#C76832
Vallejo

Orange Rust

Model Air

air
semi-opaque
orange

Color Information

HEX

#C76832

RGB

199, 104, 50

LAB

54.3, 33.8, 46.1

Product Code

71.130

Closest catalog-color match

Light Rust by Scale75 (ΔE 3.3)

Compatibility unverified: purpose: source not recorded or recognized; chemistry: source not recorded or recognized; application: candidate not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: candidate not recorded or recognized. ΔE 3.3 gives a small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Orange Rust catalog data

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Orange Rust by Vallejo (product code 71.130) is cataloged as air, semi-opaque, Model Air in the orange color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #C76832, RGB 199/104/50, and CIELAB 54.3/33.8/46.1. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 14 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

Orange Rust is a warm vibrant orange with medium value (L*: 54.3). This warm color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 57.1), making it versatile for base coats and general coverage and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 54.3

Medium

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 57.1

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