What is the difference between Archangel Red and Agent Orange?

ΔE 30 (loose). Agent Orange is noticeably lighter, much more muted, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Archangel Red vs Agent Orange

Archangel Red

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #e02a1a (estimate)

Agent Orange

Brand: Bear Cavalry
Range: Bear Cavalry Paints
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #ff8155 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 30.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Agent Orange is noticeably lighter, much more muted, warmer than Archangel Red.

Can I use Agent Orange instead of Archangel Red?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 30). Agent Orange is noticeably lighter, much more muted, warmer than Archangel Red.

Can I use Archangel Red instead of Agent Orange?

The same difference applies the other way round: Archangel Red is noticeably darker, much more saturated, 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 Archangel Red on the colour wheel See Agent Orange on the colour wheel

Other Bear Cavalry paints close to Archangel Red

Archangel Red vs The Red BaronBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Agent Orange
Archangel Red vs Blood Red SkiesBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Agent Orange
Archangel Red vs Mindcrime MagentaBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 33, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Agent Orange

Agent Orange vs Violent VermillionWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Archangel Red
Agent Orange vs Sacred ScarletWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 16, loose · closer than Archangel Red
Agent Orange vs Safety OrangeWarpaints Air · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Archangel Red

All matches: Archangel Red equivalents · Agent Orange equivalents