What is the difference between Sacred Scarlet and Agent Orange?

ΔE 16 (loose). Agent Orange is noticeably lighter, more muted, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Sacred Scarlet vs Agent Orange

Sacred Scarlet

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #ec563e (estimate)

Agent Orange

Brand: Bear Cavalry
Range: Bear Cavalry Paints
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #ff8155 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Agent Orange is noticeably lighter, more muted, warmer than Sacred Scarlet.

Can I use Agent Orange instead of Sacred Scarlet?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Agent Orange is noticeably lighter, more muted, warmer than Sacred Scarlet.

Can I use Sacred Scarlet instead of Agent Orange?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sacred Scarlet is noticeably darker, more saturated, cooler.

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 Sacred Scarlet on the colour wheel See Agent Orange on the colour wheel

Other Bear Cavalry paints close to Sacred Scarlet

Sacred Scarlet vs The Red BaronBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Agent Orange
Sacred Scarlet vs Blood Red SkiesBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Agent Orange
Sacred Scarlet vs SekigaharaBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 20, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Agent Orange

Agent Orange vs Violent VermillionWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Sacred Scarlet
Agent Orange vs Safety OrangeWarpaints Air · ΔE 17, loose
Agent Orange vs Nomad FleshWarpaints Air · ΔE 18, loose

All matches: Sacred Scarlet equivalents · Agent Orange equivalents