Grim Rust vs Fluorescent Orange

Q: What is the difference between Grim Rust and Fluorescent Orange?

ΔE 45 (loose). Fluorescent Orange is a little lighter, much more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Grim Rust

Brand: Army Painter
Range: John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code: Vol. 2 Effects
Type: a fluorescent or effect paint
Swatch: #a6591a (estimate)

Fluorescent Orange

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Acrysion
Code: N-98
Type: a fluorescent or effect paint
Swatch: #ee2722 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 45.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Fluorescent Orange is a little lighter, much more saturated, cooler than Grim Rust.

Can I use Fluorescent Orange instead of Grim Rust?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 45). Fluorescent Orange is a little lighter, much more saturated, cooler than Grim Rust.

Can I use Grim Rust instead of Fluorescent Orange?

The same difference applies the other way round: Grim Rust is a little darker, much more muted, warmer.

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 Grim Rust on the colour wheel See Fluorescent Orange on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Grim Rust

Grim Rust vs Fluorescent Orange (C-173)Mr. Color · ΔE 45, loose
Grim Rust vs Fluorescent Red (C-171)Mr. Color · ΔE 47, loose
Grim Rust vs Fluorescent Red (N-101)Acrysion · ΔE 47, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Fluorescent Orange

Fluorescent Orange vs Neon YellowWarpaints Air · ΔE 103, loose

All matches: Grim Rust equivalents · Fluorescent Orange equivalents