What is the difference between Rust and Trollslayer Orange?

ΔE 14 (fair). Trollslayer Orange is a little lighter, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Rust vs Trollslayer Orange

Rust

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: ATOM
Code: ATOM-20045
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #de502f (estimate)

Trollslayer Orange

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #f06a2a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Trollslayer Orange is a little lighter, warmer than Rust.

Can I use Trollslayer Orange instead of Rust?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Trollslayer Orange is a little lighter, warmer than Rust.

Can I use Rust instead of Trollslayer Orange?

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

See Rust on the colour wheel See Trollslayer Orange on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Rust

Rust vs Squig OrangeColour: Layer · ΔE 8, close · closer than Trollslayer Orange
Rust vs Wild Rider RedColour: Layer · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Trollslayer Orange
Rust vs Angron Red ClearColour: Air · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Trollslayer Orange

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Trollslayer Orange

Trollslayer Orange vs Bright Orange (A.MIG-0637)Dio Drybrush · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Rust
Trollslayer Orange vs Orange (ATOM-20027)ATOM · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Rust
Trollslayer Orange vs Blazing Orange (IONIC-0047)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 9, close · closer than Rust

All matches: Rust equivalents · Trollslayer Orange equivalents