What is the difference between Burnt Umber and Dark Rust?

ΔE 10 (fair). Dark Rust is a little lighter, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Burnt Umber vs Dark Rust

Burnt Umber

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Intense
Code: AK11111
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #211609 (estimate)

Dark Rust

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #3a2418 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Rust is a little lighter, more saturated than Burnt Umber.

Can I use Dark Rust instead of Burnt Umber?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Dark Rust is a little lighter, more saturated than Burnt Umber.

Can I use Burnt Umber instead of Dark Rust?

The same difference applies the other way round: Burnt Umber is a little darker, more muted.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.

See Burnt Umber on the colour wheel See Dark Rust on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Burnt Umber

Burnt Umber vs Brigandine BrownWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 8, close · closer than Dark Rust
Burnt Umber vs Hardened CarapaceWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 8, close · closer than Dark Rust
Burnt Umber vs Banshee Brown (Vol. 1)John Blanche Vol. 1-4 · ΔE 10, close · closer than Dark Rust

Other AK Interactive paints close to Dark Rust

Dark Rust vs RAL 8017 Rotbraun (AK11330)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Burnt Umber
Dark Rust vs Black Red (AK11098)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Burnt Umber
Dark Rust vs S.C.C. No.1A Very Dark Brown (AK11384)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Burnt Umber

All matches: Burnt Umber equivalents · Dark Rust equivalents