What is the difference between Squig Orange and Scarlett Red?

ΔE 10 (close). Scarlett Red is more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Squig Orange vs Scarlett Red

Squig Orange

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #d85a3a (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 9.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Scarlett Red is more saturated than Squig Orange.

Can I use Scarlett Red instead of Squig Orange?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Scarlett Red is more saturated than Squig Orange.

Can I use Squig Orange instead of Scarlett Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Squig Orange is more muted.

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 Squig Orange on the colour wheel See Scarlett Red on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Squig Orange

Squig Orange vs Demon Red (NA21)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 7, close · closer than Scarlett Red
Squig Orange vs Orange Rust (NA23)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 19, loose
Squig Orange vs Ruby Red (NA19)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 22, loose

Other Citadel paints close to Scarlett Red

Scarlett Red vs Wild Rider RedColour: Layer · ΔE 9, close · closer than Squig Orange
Scarlett Red vs Angron Red ClearColour: Air · ΔE 11, fair
Scarlett Red vs Evil Sunz ScarletColour: Layer · ΔE 15, loose

All matches: Squig Orange equivalents · Scarlett Red equivalents