What is the difference between Alizarin Crimson Hue and Scarlet Red?

ΔE 10 (fair). Scarlet Red is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Alizarin Crimson Hue vs Scarlet Red

Alizarin Crimson Hue

Brand: Pro Acryl
Range: Expert Acrylics
Code: E022
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #8a1a2e (estimate)

Scarlet Red

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Game Color
Code: 72.012
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #a0262e (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Scarlet Red is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Alizarin Crimson Hue.

Can I use Scarlet Red instead of Alizarin Crimson Hue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Scarlet Red is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Alizarin Crimson Hue.

Can I use Alizarin Crimson Hue instead of Scarlet Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Alizarin Crimson Hue 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 Alizarin Crimson Hue on the colour wheel See Scarlet Red on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Alizarin Crimson Hue

Alizarin Crimson Hue vs Red (71.269)Model Air · ΔE 8, close · closer than Scarlet Red
Alizarin Crimson Hue vs Flat Red (70.957)Model Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than Scarlet Red
Alizarin Crimson Hue vs Carmine Red (70.908)Model Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than Scarlet Red

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Scarlet Red

Scarlet Red vs Red Oxide (S37)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 8, close · closer than Alizarin Crimson Hue
Scarlet Red vs Burnt Orange (037)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 15, loose
Scarlet Red vs Burnt Red (008)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 16, loose

All matches: Alizarin Crimson Hue equivalents · Scarlet Red equivalents