What is the difference between Astorath Red and Scarlett Red?

ΔE 15 (loose). Scarlett Red is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Astorath Red vs Scarlett Red

Astorath Red

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Dry
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #c83a3a (estimate)

Scarlett Red

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA22
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #dd4a2e (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Scarlett Red is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Astorath Red.

Can I use Scarlett Red instead of Astorath Red?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 15). Scarlett Red is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Astorath Red.

Can I use Astorath Red instead of Scarlett Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Astorath Red is a little darker, more muted, 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 Astorath Red on the colour wheel See Scarlett Red on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Astorath Red

Astorath Red vs Demon Red (NA21)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 9, close · closer than Scarlett Red
Astorath Red vs Ruby Red (NA19)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 17, loose
Astorath Red vs Red Flesh (NA03)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 26, loose

Other Citadel paints close to Scarlett Red

Scarlett Red vs Wild Rider RedColour: Layer · ΔE 9, close · closer than Astorath Red
Scarlett Red vs Squig OrangeColour: Layer · ΔE 10, close · closer than Astorath Red
Scarlett Red vs Angron Red ClearColour: Air · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Astorath Red

All matches: Astorath Red equivalents · Scarlett Red equivalents