What is the difference between WWI French Brown and Dark Rust?

ΔE 8 (close). Dark Rust is more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

WWI French Brown vs Dark Rust

WWI French Brown

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen AFV Series
Code: AK11304
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #462514 (estimate)

Dark Rust

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

How close are they?

ΔE 7.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Dark Rust is more muted than WWI French Brown.

Can I use Dark Rust instead of WWI French Brown?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Dark Rust is more muted than WWI French Brown.

Can I use WWI French Brown instead of Dark Rust?

The same difference applies the other way round: WWI French Brown is more saturated.

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 WWI French Brown on the colour wheel See Dark Rust on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to WWI French Brown

WWI French Brown vs Rifle Brown (WP4031P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 6, close · closer than Dark Rust
WWI French Brown vs Mud Spatter (WP4057P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 9, close
WWI French Brown vs Umberroot (Vol. 4)John Blanche Vol. 1-4 · ΔE 10, close

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 WWI French Brown
Dark Rust vs Black Red (AK11098)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 4, very close · closer than WWI French Brown
Dark Rust vs S.C.C. No.1A Very Dark Brown (AK11384)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than WWI French Brown

All matches: WWI French Brown equivalents · Dark Rust equivalents