Mythical Orange vs NOVA Orange

Mythical Orange

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

NOVA Orange

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Standard / Signature / AMP
Code
S49
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#f2701c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. NOVA Orange is a little lighter, warmer than Mythical Orange.

Can I use NOVA Orange instead of Mythical Orange?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). NOVA Orange is a little lighter, warmer than Mythical Orange.

Can I use Mythical Orange instead of NOVA Orange?

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

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Mythical Orange

Other Army Painter paints close to NOVA Orange

All matches: Mythical Orange equivalents · NOVA Orange equivalents

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