What is the difference between Radiation Glow and Orange Rust?

ΔE 23 (loose). Orange Rust is a little darker, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Radiation Glow vs Orange Rust

Radiation Glow

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #f59a38 (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 23.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Orange Rust is a little darker, more saturated than Radiation Glow.

Can I use Orange Rust instead of Radiation Glow?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 23). Orange Rust is a little darker, more saturated than Radiation Glow.

Can I use Radiation Glow instead of Orange Rust?

The same difference applies the other way round: Radiation Glow is a little lighter, more muted.

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 Radiation Glow on the colour wheel See Orange Rust on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Radiation Glow

Radiation Glow vs Sulfide Yellow (NA24)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Orange Rust
Radiation Glow vs Desert Brown (NA46)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 18, loose · closer than Orange Rust
Radiation Glow vs Gnome Flesh (NA06)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 30, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Orange Rust

Orange Rust vs Lava OrangeWarpaints Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Radiation Glow
Orange Rust vs Burning OreWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Radiation Glow
Orange Rust vs Mythical OrangeWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Radiation Glow

All matches: Radiation Glow equivalents · Orange Rust equivalents