What is the difference between Mephiston Red and Scarlett Red?

ΔE 25 (loose). Scarlett Red is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Mephiston Red vs Scarlett Red

Mephiston Red

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Base
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #9a1a1e (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 24.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Scarlett Red is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, warmer than Mephiston Red.

Can I use Scarlett Red instead of Mephiston Red?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 25). Scarlett Red is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, warmer than Mephiston Red.

Can I use Mephiston Red instead of Scarlett Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Mephiston Red is noticeably darker, much 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 Mephiston Red on the colour wheel See Scarlett Red on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Mephiston Red

Mephiston Red vs Ruby Red (NA19)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Scarlett Red
Mephiston Red vs Demon Red (NA21)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 20, loose · closer than Scarlett Red
Mephiston Red vs Red Flesh (NA03)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 30, loose

Other Citadel paints close to Scarlett Red

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

All matches: Mephiston Red equivalents · Scarlett Red equivalents