What is the difference between Scarlett Red and Red RLM23?

ΔE 11 (fair). Red RLM23 is a little darker. Swatch colours are estimates.

Scarlett Red vs Red RLM23

Scarlett Red

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

Red RLM23

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.003
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #cb2624 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Red RLM23 is a little darker than Scarlett Red.

Can I use Red RLM23 instead of Scarlett Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Red RLM23 is a little darker than Scarlett Red.

Can I use Scarlett Red instead of Red RLM23?

The same difference applies the other way round: Scarlett Red is a little lighter.

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 Red RLM23 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 Red RLM23
Scarlett Red vs Bright Orange (70.851)Model Color · ΔE 6, close · closer than Red RLM23
Scarlett Red vs Amaranth Red (70.829)Model Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Red RLM23

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Red RLM23

Red RLM23 vs Demon Red (NA21)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 12, fair
Red RLM23 vs Ruby Red (NA19)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 27, loose
Red RLM23 vs Orange Rust (NA23)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 28, loose

All matches: Scarlett Red equivalents · Red RLM23 equivalents