Mythical Orange vs Orange Peel

Mythical Orange

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Legacy
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#ed5717 (estimate)

Orange Peel

Brand
Green Stuff World
Range
Opaque Colors
Code
4122
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#ed6a3c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Orange Peel is a little lighter, much more muted than Mythical Orange.

Can I use Orange Peel instead of Mythical Orange?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Orange Peel is a little lighter, much more muted than Mythical Orange.

Can I use Mythical Orange instead of Orange Peel?

The same difference applies the other way round: Mythical Orange is a little 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 Mythical Orange on the colour wheel See Orange Peel on the colour wheel

Other Green Stuff World paints close to Mythical Orange

Other Army Painter paints close to Orange Peel

All matches: Mythical Orange equivalents · Orange Peel equivalents

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