What is the difference between Alizarin Crimson and Scarlet?

ΔE 11 (fair). Scarlet is a little lighter, more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Alizarin Crimson vs Scarlet

Alizarin Crimson

Brand: Kimera Kolors
Range: Pure Pigments
Code: Pure Pigments
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #b60520 (estimate)

Scarlet

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

How close are they?

ΔE 11.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Scarlet is a little lighter, more muted than Alizarin Crimson.

Can I use Scarlet instead of Alizarin Crimson?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Scarlet is a little lighter, more muted than Alizarin Crimson.

Can I use Alizarin Crimson instead of Scarlet?

The same difference applies the other way round: Alizarin Crimson is a little darker, more saturated.

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 Alizarin Crimson on the colour wheel See Scarlet on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Alizarin Crimson

Alizarin Crimson vs Vermilion (70.909)Model Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Scarlet
Alizarin Crimson vs Red RLM23 (71.003)Model Air · ΔE 8, close · closer than Scarlet
Alizarin Crimson vs Gory Red (72.011)Game Color · ΔE 10, close · closer than Scarlet

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Scarlet

Scarlet vs Pale Carmine Red (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 9, close · closer than Alizarin Crimson
Scarlet vs Cherry Wood (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 11, fair
Scarlet vs Cartacci Red (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 13, fair

All matches: Alizarin Crimson equivalents · Scarlet equivalents