What is the difference between Trollslayer Orange and Scarlett Red?

ΔE 16 (loose). Scarlett Red is a little darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Trollslayer Orange vs Scarlett Red

Trollslayer Orange

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #f06a2a (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 15.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Scarlett Red is a little darker, cooler than Trollslayer Orange.

Can I use Scarlett Red instead of Trollslayer Orange?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Scarlett Red is a little darker, cooler than Trollslayer Orange.

Can I use Trollslayer Orange instead of Scarlett Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Trollslayer Orange is a little lighter, 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 Trollslayer Orange on the colour wheel See Scarlett Red on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Trollslayer Orange

Trollslayer Orange vs Orange Rust (NA23)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Scarlett Red
Trollslayer Orange vs Demon Red (NA21)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 21, loose
Trollslayer Orange vs Sulfide Yellow (NA24)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 34, loose

Other Citadel paints close to Scarlett Red

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

All matches: Trollslayer Orange equivalents · Scarlett Red equivalents