Carnage Red vs Scarlet

How close are they?

ΔE 13.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Scarlet is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Carnage Red.

Can I use Scarlet instead of Carnage Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Scarlet is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Carnage Red.

Can I use Carnage Red instead of Scarlet?

The same difference applies the other way round: Carnage Red is noticeably darker, more muted.

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.