In our digital catalog, Mars Orange is classified as a warm brown, mid-tone and vivid. Digital color suggestions within Scale75 are Kalahari Orange for a darker step and Tengu Red for a lighter step. Monument Pro Acryl Orange is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 82 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Mars Orange equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Scale75 Mars Orange have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Monument Pro Acryl equivalent: Monument Pro Acryl Orange, similar digital colors (delta E 3.7).
From P3 Paints: P3 Paints Ember Orange, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.4).
Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Orange Brown, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.8).
Nearest in the AK Interactive catalog: AK Interactive Amaranth Red, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.0).
Our digital comparison places Monument Pro Acryl Orange clearly warmer and more saturated than the original swatch. Use that as a clue for selecting test paints, not a prediction of dried-paint appearance.
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.
Monument Pro Acryl
P3 Paints
Vallejo
AK Interactive
The Army Painter
Humbrol
Green Stuff World
Citadel
Two Thin Coats
Revell
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Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 1 other brand with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Scale75 Mars Orange?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Monument Pro Acryl Orange at 82% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Mars Orange?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Orange Brown at 76% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Mars Orange?
The approximate digital swatch for Mars Orange is a mid-tone vivid brown with a warm undertone (hex #BB582A). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Mars Orange with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Tengu Red for a lighter step and Kalahari Orange for a darker step, both from Scale75. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.