#E74F35
Army Painter

Dry Rust

Warpaints

acrylic
red

Color Information

HEX

#E74F35

RGB

231, 79, 53

LAB

54.9, 57.4, 46.7

Product Code

WP1479

Closest catalog-color match

Vermelho Fogo by Acrilex (ΔE 1.8)

Compatibility unverified: application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: both products not recorded or recognized. ΔE 1.8 gives a very small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Dry Rust catalog data

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Dry Rust by Army Painter (product code WP1479) is cataloged as acrylic, Warpaints in the red color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #E74F35, RGB 231/79/53, and CIELAB 54.9/57.4/46.7. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 15 related catalog colors for this paint. ΔE measures the distance between the listed digital color values only; it does not describe opacity, finish behavior, or how the paint covers a surface. Cross-class matches, such as metallic against conventional paint, are shown as digital color only and are never presented as verified substitutes.

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Technical Color Analysis

Dry Rust is a warm vibrant red with medium value (L*: 54.9). This warm color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 74.1), making it versatile for base coats and general coverage and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 54.9

Medium

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 74.1

Highly Saturated

Balanced midtone suitable for base coats and general coverage across various subjects.

Warm color that advances visually. Creates energy and draws the eye. Pairs well with cool colors for contrast.

Intense, eye-catching color. Use strategically for maximum impact on key areas.

Recommended Undercoats

Grey

Neutral primer works well with medium-toned colors

Zenithal

Pre-establishes highlights and shadows for faster painting

Layering & Paint Order Guide

Base Paint
80% confidence

Medium value with good saturation - ideal starting point for layering

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a base in your layering sequence.

Layering Tips

  • Apply each layer to progressively smaller areas, leaving previous layers visible
  • Maintain consistent light direction across all layers
  • Thin paints for smoother transitions between layers