What is the difference between Legendary Red and Agent Orange?

ΔE 26 (loose). Agent Orange is noticeably lighter, much more muted, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Legendary Red vs Agent Orange

Legendary Red

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #ea3a30 (estimate)

Agent Orange

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

How close are they?

ΔE 26.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Agent Orange is noticeably lighter, much more muted, warmer than Legendary Red.

Can I use Agent Orange instead of Legendary Red?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 26). Agent Orange is noticeably lighter, much more muted, warmer than Legendary Red.

Can I use Legendary Red instead of Agent Orange?

The same difference applies the other way round: Legendary 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 Legendary Red on the colour wheel See Agent Orange on the colour wheel

Other Bear Cavalry paints close to Legendary Red

Legendary Red vs The Red BaronBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Agent Orange
Legendary Red vs Blood Red SkiesBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 9, close · closer than Agent Orange
Legendary Red vs SekigaharaBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 28, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Agent Orange

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

All matches: Legendary Red equivalents · Agent Orange equivalents