Bright Orange: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.851. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #E05921 finish matte type color family Orange

Updated 17 July 2026

Closest equivalents in other brands

ΔE2000 color distance:0-2 nearly identical2-5 close match6-10 noticeable difference10+ different color

Screen preview: paint swatches on screen are approximate: finish, lighting, night-mode filters and display calibration all change what you see. Use them to compare relative differences, then confirm with the physical paint when finish and final appearance matter.

Army Painter

Rust Monster

D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

ΔE 0.9 · nearly identical

Kimera Kolors

Orange PO34

Base Set

ΔE 1.3 · nearly identical

AK Interactive

Light Rust AK11105

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 1.9 · nearly identical

Fluorescent Orange F02

ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Jokaero Orange

Base

ΔE 6.1 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Rust Monster

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

Orange · PO34

Kimera Kolors · Base Set

Light Rust · AK11105

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Bright Orange, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Goblin Skin WP1720

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Scarab Red

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

target

The app adds a second, stronger step, a wash & glaze mode, and can pick highlights from the paints you already own. Open in the app →

Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Bright Orange pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Strong Dark Blue

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Turquoise

Vallejo · Model Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Bright Orange?

The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Bright Orange is Rust Monster (D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments) with a ΔE2000 distance of 0.9 (nearly identical).

What color is Bright Orange?

Bright Orange is a standard orange miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.851. Its screen color is approximately #E05921 with a matte finish.