What is the difference between Scarlett Red and Light Orange?

ΔE 15 (loose). Light Orange is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Scarlett Red vs Light Orange

Scarlett Red

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA22
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #dd4a2e (estimate)

Light Orange

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.911
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #f36627 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Light Orange is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Scarlett Red.

Can I use Light Orange instead of Scarlett Red?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 15). Light Orange is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Scarlett Red.

Can I use Scarlett Red instead of Light Orange?

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

Other Vallejo paints close to Scarlett Red

Scarlett Red vs Clear Orange (70.956)Model Color · ΔE 6, close · closer than Light Orange
Scarlett Red vs Bright Orange (70.851)Model Color · ΔE 6, close · closer than Light Orange
Scarlett Red vs Amaranth Red (70.829)Model Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Light Orange

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Light Orange

Light Orange vs Orange Rust (NA23)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Scarlett Red
Light Orange vs Demon Red (NA21)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 21, loose
Light Orange vs Sulfide Yellow (NA24)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 36, loose

All matches: Scarlett Red equivalents · Light Orange equivalents