The digital color reference is a moderate, mid-tone red leaning warm. The catalog suggests Hellspawn Red as a darker color and Fanatic Orange as a lighter color to test, both from Two Thin Coats. Vallejo Scarlet is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 83 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Rust Orange equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Two Thin Coats Rust Orange have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Scarlet, similar digital colors (delta E 3.4).
Nearest in the AK Interactive catalog: AK Interactive Scarlet Red, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.5).
Best Scale75 option: Scale75 Kalahari Orange, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.0).
From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Sacred Scarlet, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.2).
The stored swatch for Vallejo Scarlet is clearly more saturated and warmer than the swatch for Rust Orange. Test both paints over the same primer to check the actual result.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
Vallejo
AK Interactive
Scale75
The Army Painter
Citadel
Humbrol
Green Stuff World
Revell
P3 Paints
Monument Pro Acryl
Tamiya
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 1 other brand with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Two Thin Coats Rust Orange?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Scarlet at 83% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Rust Orange?
The approximate digital swatch for Rust Orange is a mid-tone moderate red with a warm undertone (hex #BA4D37). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Rust Orange with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Fanatic Orange for a lighter step and Hellspawn Red for a darker step, both from Two Thin Coats. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.