#C25428
Army Painter

Fresh Rust

Warpaints Fanatic Wash

shade
transparent
orange

Color Information

HEX

#C25428

RGB

194, 84, 40

LAB

49.5, 41.6, 45.7

Product Code

null

Closest catalog-color match

Numeria Rust by Reaper (ΔE 1.7)

purpose: wash vs paint. ΔE 1.7 gives a very small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Fresh Rust catalog data

More from Army Painter

Fresh Rust by Army Painter (product code null) is cataloged as shade, transparent, Warpaints Fanatic Wash in the orange color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #C25428, RGB 194/84/40, and CIELAB 49.5/41.6/45.7. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 10 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.

How PaintAtlas computes ΔE and catalog matches

How to choose a paint substitute

Closest catalog colors

Digital color matches

ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Cross-brand catalog colors

Digital color matches

ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Technical Color Analysis

Fresh Rust is a warm vibrant orange with medium value (L*: 49.5). This warm color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 61.8), making it versatile for base coats and general coverage and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 49.5

Medium

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 61.8

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 or Tinted Primer

Allows some control over final tone while paint remains luminous

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