Rusty Brass vs Brass Scorpion

Rusty Brass

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen Metallic
Code
AK11195
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#8f5922 (estimate)

Brass Scorpion

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#8a6a2a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Brass Scorpion is a little lighter, cooler than Rusty Brass.

Can I use Brass Scorpion instead of Rusty Brass?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Brass Scorpion is a little lighter, cooler than Rusty Brass.

Can I use Rusty Brass instead of Brass Scorpion?

The same difference applies the other way round: Rusty Brass is a little darker, warmer.

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 Rusty Brass on the colour wheel See Brass Scorpion on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Rusty Brass

Other AK Interactive paints close to Brass Scorpion

All matches: Rusty Brass equivalents · Brass Scorpion equivalents

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