What is the difference between Quinacridone Violet and Scarlet?

ΔE 12 (fair). Scarlet is noticeably lighter. Swatch colours are estimates.

Quinacridone Violet vs Scarlet

Quinacridone Violet

Brand: Golden
Range: Heavy Body Acrylics
Code: PV19
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #9c051f (estimate)

Scarlet

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.817
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #c03734 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Scarlet is noticeably lighter than Quinacridone Violet.

Can I use Scarlet instead of Quinacridone Violet?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Scarlet is noticeably lighter than Quinacridone Violet.

Can I use Quinacridone Violet instead of Scarlet?

The same difference applies the other way round: Quinacridone Violet 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 Quinacridone Violet on the colour wheel See Scarlet on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Quinacridone Violet

Quinacridone Violet vs Gory Red (72.011)Game Color · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Scarlet
Quinacridone Violet vs Dark Vermilion (70.947)Model Color · ΔE 8, close · closer than Scarlet
Quinacridone Violet vs Scarlet Red (72.012)Game Color · ΔE 8, close · closer than Scarlet

Other Golden paints close to Scarlet

Scarlet vs C.P. Cadmium Red DarkHeavy Body Acrylics · ΔE 8, close · closer than Quinacridone Violet
Scarlet vs Quinacridone CrimsonHeavy Body Acrylics · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Quinacridone Violet
Scarlet vs Primary Magenta (PV19)Heavy Body Acrylics · ΔE 13, fair

All matches: Quinacridone Violet equivalents · Scarlet equivalents