Orange vs Martian Orange

Orange

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
1-Step
Code
511
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#e8601a (estimate)

Martian Orange

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Xpress Color
Code
72.405
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#c53c24 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 20.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Martian Orange is noticeably darker, more muted, cooler than Orange.

Can I use Martian Orange instead of Orange?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 20). Martian Orange is noticeably darker, more muted, cooler than Orange.

Can I use Orange instead of Martian Orange?

The same difference applies the other way round: Orange is noticeably lighter, more saturated, 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 on the colour wheel See Martian Orange on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Orange

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Martian Orange

All matches: Orange equivalents · Martian Orange equivalents

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