Sacred Scarlet vs Amaranth Red

How close are they?

ΔE 8.2, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Amaranth Red is a little darker than Sacred Scarlet.

Can I use Amaranth Red instead of Sacred Scarlet?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Amaranth Red is a little darker than Sacred Scarlet.

Can I use Sacred Scarlet instead of Amaranth Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sacred Scarlet is a little lighter.

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.