Orange (RAL 2004)'s approximate swatch sits in the orange family: mid-tone in tone, vivid in saturation, warm in cast. The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Light Rust, scoring 92 percent digital color similarity. Digital color suggestions within Revell are Carmine Red (RAL 3002) for a darker step and Luminous Orange/Leuchtorange for a lighter step. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Orange (RAL 2004) equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Orange (RAL 2004) with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Light Rust, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.6).
- Nearest in the Vallejo catalog: Vallejo Bright Orange, similar digital colors (delta E 2.6).
- Best The Army Painter option: The Army Painter Lava Orange, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.6).
- From Scale75: Scale75 Tengu Red, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.1).
- Tamiya's closest color: Tamiya X-6 Orange, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.3).
- Nearest in the Humbrol catalog: Humbrol 205 Fluorescent Matt Fire Orange, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.3).
In the digital values, AK Interactive Light Rust is slightly cooler and more muted. Coat thickness, undercoat and finish can change the physical comparison.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
AK Interactive
Vallejo
The Army Painter
Scale75
Tamiya
Humbrol
Monument Pro Acryl
Green Stuff World
Citadel
P3 Paints
Two Thin Coats
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Match difficulty
Found in 3 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Revell Orange (RAL 2004)?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Light Rust at 92% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Orange (RAL 2004)?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Bright Orange at 87% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Orange (RAL 2004)?
The approximate digital swatch for Orange (RAL 2004) is a mid-tone vivid orange with a warm undertone (hex #E25303). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Orange (RAL 2004) with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Luminous Orange/Leuchtorange for a lighter step and Carmine Red (RAL 3002) for a darker step, both from Revell. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.