What is the difference between Agent Orange and Orange?

ΔE 24 (loose). Orange is noticeably darker, much more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Agent Orange vs Orange

Agent Orange

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

Orange

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.083
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #ea4127 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 24.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Orange is noticeably darker, much more saturated than Agent Orange.

Can I use Orange instead of Agent Orange?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 24). Orange is noticeably darker, much more saturated than Agent Orange.

Can I use Agent Orange instead of Orange?

The same difference applies the other way round: Agent Orange is noticeably lighter, much 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 Agent Orange on the colour wheel See Orange on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Agent Orange

Agent Orange vs Medium Flesh (74.005)Fantasy-Pro · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Orange
Agent Orange vs Sunset Orange (72.110)Game Color · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Orange
Agent Orange vs Sunny Skin Tone (70.845)Model Color · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Orange

Other Bear Cavalry paints close to Orange

Orange vs The Red BaronBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 9, close · closer than Agent Orange
Orange vs Blood Red SkiesBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 15, fair · closer than Agent Orange
Orange vs SekigaharaBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 30, loose

All matches: Agent Orange equivalents · Orange equivalents