What is the difference between Evil Sunz Scarlet and RLM 23 Red?

ΔE 16 (loose). RLM 23 Red is more muted, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Evil Sunz Scarlet vs RLM 23 Red

Evil Sunz Scarlet

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

RLM 23 Red

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Aqueous Hobby Color
Code: H-414
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #c81a46 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. RLM 23 Red is more muted, cooler than Evil Sunz Scarlet.

Can I use RLM 23 Red instead of Evil Sunz Scarlet?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). RLM 23 Red is more muted, cooler than Evil Sunz Scarlet.

Can I use Evil Sunz Scarlet instead of RLM 23 Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Evil Sunz Scarlet is 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 Evil Sunz Scarlet on the colour wheel See RLM 23 Red on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Evil Sunz Scarlet

Evil Sunz Scarlet vs Character Red (C-108)Mr. Color · ΔE 2, very close · closer than RLM 23 Red
Evil Sunz Scarlet vs Wine Red (H-43)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 2, very close · closer than RLM 23 Red
Evil Sunz Scarlet vs Brown (C-7)Mr. Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than RLM 23 Red

Other Citadel paints close to RLM 23 Red

RLM 23 Red vs Wazdakka RedColour: Layer · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Evil Sunz Scarlet
RLM 23 Red vs Astorath RedColour: Dry · ΔE 15, fair · closer than Evil Sunz Scarlet
RLM 23 Red vs Evil Sunz ScarletColour: Air · ΔE 16, loose

All matches: Evil Sunz Scarlet equivalents · RLM 23 Red equivalents