What is the difference between Light Rust and Matt Orange?

ΔE 29 (loose). Matt Orange is noticeably lighter, much more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Light Rust vs Matt Orange

Light Rust

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: Shaders
Code: A.MIG-0851
Type: an ink, glaze or transparent paint
Swatch: #d76728 (estimate)

Matt Orange

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: Shaders
Code: A.MIG-0722
Type: an ink, glaze or transparent paint
Swatch: #e1a14f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 28.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Matt Orange is noticeably lighter, much more muted than Light Rust.

Can I use Matt Orange instead of Light Rust?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 29). Matt Orange is noticeably lighter, much more muted than Light Rust.

Can I use Light Rust instead of Matt Orange?

The same difference applies the other way round: Light Rust is noticeably darker, much 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 Light Rust on the colour wheel See Matt Orange on the colour wheel

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Light Rust

Light Rust vs Matt Light Rust (A.MIG-0723)Shaders · ΔE 8, close · closer than Matt Orange
Light Rust vs Orange (A.MIG-0850)Shaders · ΔE 19, loose · closer than Matt Orange
Light Rust vs Candy Red (A.MIG-0868)Shaders · ΔE 20, loose · closer than Matt Orange

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Matt Orange

Matt Orange vs Orange (A.MIG-0850)Shaders · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Light Rust
Matt Orange vs Light Clay (A.MIG-0869)Shaders · ΔE 19, loose · closer than Light Rust
Matt Orange vs Matt Hazelnut (A.MIG-0731)Shaders · ΔE 21, loose · closer than Light Rust

All matches: Light Rust equivalents · Matt Orange equivalents