What is the difference between Evil Sunz Scarlet and Salmon Skin?

ΔE 14 (fair). Salmon Skin is noticeably lighter. Swatch colours are estimates.

Evil Sunz Scarlet vs Salmon Skin

Evil Sunz Scarlet

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #c81a2a (estimate)

Salmon Skin

Brand: Kimera Kolors
Range: Signature Series
Code: Signature
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #ed4939 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Salmon Skin is noticeably lighter than Evil Sunz Scarlet.

Can I use Salmon Skin instead of Evil Sunz Scarlet?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Salmon Skin is noticeably lighter than Evil Sunz Scarlet.

Can I use Evil Sunz Scarlet instead of Salmon Skin?

The same difference applies the other way round: Evil Sunz Scarlet is noticeably darker.

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 Evil Sunz Scarlet on the colour wheel See Salmon Skin on the colour wheel

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Evil Sunz Scarlet

Evil Sunz Scarlet vs Alizarin Crimson (Pure Pigments)Pure Pigments · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Salmon Skin
Evil Sunz Scarlet vs Pale Carmine Red (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 7, close · closer than Salmon Skin
Evil Sunz Scarlet vs Pink Skin (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 8, close · closer than Salmon Skin

Other Citadel paints close to Salmon Skin

Salmon Skin vs Wild Rider RedColour: Layer · ΔE 6, close · closer than Evil Sunz Scarlet
Salmon Skin vs Angron Red ClearColour: Air · ΔE 10, close · closer than Evil Sunz Scarlet
Salmon Skin vs Evil Sunz ScarletColour: Layer · ΔE 14, fair

All matches: Evil Sunz Scarlet equivalents · Salmon Skin equivalents