Rust vs Fuegan Orange

How close are they?

ΔE 10.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Fuegan Orange is a little darker, more saturated than Rust. They are different kinds of paint: AMMO by Mig Rust is an opaque base/layer paint and Citadel Fuegan Orange is a wash/shade, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Fuegan Orange instead of Rust?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Fuegan Orange is a little darker, more saturated than Rust. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Rust instead of Fuegan Orange?

The same difference applies the other way round: Rust is a little lighter, 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.