What is the difference between Orange Rust and Bright Orange?

ΔE 13 (fair). Bright Orange is noticeably darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Orange Rust vs Bright Orange

Orange Rust

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

Bright Orange

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.851
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #e15126 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Bright Orange is noticeably darker, cooler than Orange Rust.

Can I use Bright Orange instead of Orange Rust?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Bright Orange is noticeably darker, cooler than Orange Rust.

Can I use Orange Rust instead of Bright Orange?

The same difference applies the other way round: Orange Rust is noticeably lighter, warmer.

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 Orange Rust on the colour wheel See Bright Orange on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Orange Rust

Orange Rust vs Sunset Orange (72.110)Game Color · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Bright Orange
Orange Rust vs Light Orange (70.911)Model Color · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Bright Orange
Orange Rust vs Gold Yellow (72.007)Game Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Bright Orange

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Bright Orange

Bright Orange vs Scarlett Red (NA22)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 6, close · closer than Orange Rust
Bright Orange vs Demon Red (NA21)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 13, fair
Bright Orange vs Ruby Red (NA19)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 33, loose

All matches: Orange Rust equivalents · Bright Orange equivalents