What is the difference between Orange Rust and Red RLM23?

ΔE 28 (loose). Red RLM23 is noticeably darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Orange Rust vs Red RLM23

Orange Rust

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

Red RLM23

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.003
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #cb2624 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 28.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Red RLM23 is noticeably darker, cooler than Orange Rust.

Can I use Red RLM23 instead of Orange Rust?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 28). Red RLM23 is noticeably darker, cooler than Orange Rust.

Can I use Orange Rust instead of Red RLM23?

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 Red RLM23 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 Red RLM23
Orange Rust vs Light Orange (70.911)Model Color · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Red RLM23
Orange Rust vs Gold Yellow (72.007)Game Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Red RLM23

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Red RLM23

Red RLM23 vs Scarlett Red (NA22)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Orange Rust
Red RLM23 vs Demon Red (NA21)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Orange Rust
Red RLM23 vs Ruby Red (NA19)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 27, loose · closer than Orange Rust

All matches: Orange Rust equivalents · Red RLM23 equivalents