What is the difference between Molten Orange and Sanguine Scarlet?

ΔE 18 (loose). Sanguine Scarlet is much more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Molten Orange vs Sanguine Scarlet

Molten Orange

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #8a3a22 (estimate)

Sanguine Scarlet

Brand: Two Thin Coats
Range: Triads: midtones
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #97191d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Sanguine Scarlet is much more saturated, cooler than Molten Orange.

Can I use Sanguine Scarlet instead of Molten Orange?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Sanguine Scarlet is much more saturated, cooler than Molten Orange.

Can I use Molten Orange instead of Sanguine Scarlet?

The same difference applies the other way round: Molten Orange is much more muted, warmer.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.

See Molten Orange on the colour wheel See Sanguine Scarlet on the colour wheel

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to Molten Orange

Molten Orange vs Dry Rust BrownTriads: midtones · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Sanguine Scarlet
Molten Orange vs Rust OrangeTriads: shadows · ΔE 15, fair · closer than Sanguine Scarlet
Molten Orange vs Satyr BrownTriads: highlights · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Sanguine Scarlet

Other Army Painter paints close to Sanguine Scarlet

Sanguine Scarlet vs Resplendent RedWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Molten Orange
Sanguine Scarlet vs Abomination GoreWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Molten Orange
Sanguine Scarlet vs True BloodWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Molten Orange

All matches: Molten Orange equivalents · Sanguine Scarlet equivalents