#C13709
Mr. Paint

Red Rust

Mr Paint

acrylic
orange

Color Information

HEX

#C13709

RGB

193, 55, 9

LAB

44.4, 53.2, 53.6

Product Code

MRP-360

Closest catalog-color match

Georgia Clay by Vallejo (ΔE 5.9)

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 5.9 gives a distinct catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Cross-class catalog match

Martian Orange by Vallejo (ΔE 4.9)

purpose: paint vs contrast. ΔE 4.9 gives a moderate catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Red Rust catalog data

More from Mr. Paint

Red Rust by Mr. Paint (product code MRP-360) is cataloged as acrylic, Mr Paint in the orange color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #C13709, RGB 193/55/9, and CIELAB 44.4/53.2/53.6. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 16 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

Red Rust is a warm vibrant orange with medium-dark value (L*: 44.4). This warm color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 75.6), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 44.4

Medium-Dark

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 75.6

Highly Saturated

Rich midtone leaning darker. Works well as a base coat color or for shaded areas.

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