Mythical Orange vs Orange Rust

Mythical Orange

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

Orange Rust

Brand
Nocturna Models
Range
N-Paint Basic
Code
NA23
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#fb7331 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Orange Rust is a little lighter, more muted than Mythical Orange.

Can I use Orange Rust instead of Mythical Orange?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Orange Rust is a little lighter, more muted than Mythical Orange.

Can I use Mythical Orange instead of Orange Rust?

The same difference applies the other way round: Mythical Orange is a little darker, 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 Rust on the colour wheel

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All matches: Mythical Orange equivalents · Orange Rust equivalents

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