Baal Red vs Scarlett Red

How close are they?

ΔE 13.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Scarlett Red is a little lighter, warmer than Baal Red. They are different kinds of paint: Citadel Baal Red is a one-coat contrast-style paint and Nocturna Models Scarlett Red is an opaque base/layer paint, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Scarlett Red instead of Baal Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Scarlett Red is a little lighter, warmer than Baal Red. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Baal Red instead of Scarlett Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Baal Red is a little darker, 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.