Light Rust vs Magmadroth Flame

How close are they?

ΔE 4.2, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Magmadroth Flame is a little lighter than Light Rust. They are different kinds of paint: AK Interactive Light Rust is an opaque base/layer paint and Citadel Magmadroth Flame is a one-coat contrast-style paint, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Magmadroth Flame instead of Light Rust?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 4). Magmadroth Flame is a little lighter than Light Rust. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Light Rust instead of Magmadroth Flame?

The same difference applies the other way round: Light Rust is a little darker.

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.