Medium Rust vs Skrag Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 14.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Skrag Brown is more muted, warmer than Medium Rust.

Can I use Skrag Brown instead of Medium Rust?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Skrag Brown is more muted, warmer than Medium Rust.

Can I use Medium Rust instead of Skrag Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Medium Rust is more saturated, cooler.

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.