What is the difference between Sacred Scarlet and Ruby Red?

ΔE 28 (loose). Ruby Red is noticeably darker, much more muted, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Sacred Scarlet vs Ruby Red

Sacred Scarlet

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

Ruby Red

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA19
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #a8413c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 28.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Ruby Red is noticeably darker, much more muted, cooler than Sacred Scarlet.

Can I use Ruby Red instead of Sacred Scarlet?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 28). Ruby Red is noticeably darker, much more muted, cooler than Sacred Scarlet.

Can I use Sacred Scarlet instead of Ruby Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sacred Scarlet is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, 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 Sacred Scarlet on the colour wheel See Ruby Red on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Sacred Scarlet

Sacred Scarlet vs Scarlett Red (NA22)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Ruby Red
Sacred Scarlet vs Demon Red (NA21)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 7, close · closer than Ruby Red
Sacred Scarlet vs Orange Rust (NA23)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 18, loose · closer than Ruby Red

Other Army Painter paints close to Ruby Red

Ruby Red vs Topaz SkinWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 8, close · closer than Sacred Scarlet
Ruby Red vs Ruddy Terra (Vol. 2)John Blanche Vol. 1-4 · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Sacred Scarlet
Ruby Red vs Resplendent RedWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Sacred Scarlet

All matches: Sacred Scarlet equivalents · Ruby Red equivalents