What is the difference between Rust Ochre and Earth?

ΔE 13 (fair). Earth is more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Rust Ochre vs Earth

Rust Ochre

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: Acrylic Colors for Figures
Code: AMMO.F-541
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #9a6c48 (estimate)

Earth

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Game Color
Code: 72.062
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #a07135 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Earth is more saturated, cooler than Rust Ochre.

Can I use Earth instead of Rust Ochre?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Earth is more saturated, cooler than Rust Ochre.

Can I use Rust Ochre instead of Earth?

The same difference applies the other way round: Rust Ochre is more muted, 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 Rust Ochre on the colour wheel See Earth on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Rust Ochre

Rust Ochre vs Mustard Brown (70.769)Model Color · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Earth
Rust Ochre vs Forest Skin (74.013)Fantasy-Pro · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Earth
Rust Ochre vs Cork Brown (70.843)Model Color · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Earth

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Earth

Earth vs Earth (A.MIG-3514)Oilbrusher · ΔE 8, close · closer than Rust Ochre
Earth vs Yellow ShadowIONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 9, close · closer than Rust Ochre
Earth vs Washable Dust (ATOM-20178)ATOM · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Rust Ochre

All matches: Rust Ochre equivalents · Earth equivalents