What is the difference between Beret Maroon and Russet?

ΔE 10 (fair). Russet is a little lighter, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Beret Maroon vs Russet

Beret Maroon

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Historical
Code: WP4059P
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #66191b (estimate)

Russet

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Acrysion
Code: N-33
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #7f2b35 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Russet is a little lighter, cooler than Beret Maroon.

Can I use Russet instead of Beret Maroon?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Russet is a little lighter, cooler than Beret Maroon.

Can I use Beret Maroon instead of Russet?

The same difference applies the other way round: Beret Maroon 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 Beret Maroon on the colour wheel See Russet on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Beret Maroon

Beret Maroon vs Russet (H-33)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than Russet
Beret Maroon vs Russet (C-81)Mr. Color · ΔE 11, fair
Beret Maroon vs Red Brown (H-47)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 12, fair

Other Army Painter paints close to Russet

Russet vs Basilisk RedWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 7, close · closer than Beret Maroon
Russet vs Crusted SoreWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 7, close · closer than Beret Maroon
Russet vs Chimera RedWarpaints Air · ΔE 9, close · closer than Beret Maroon

All matches: Beret Maroon equivalents · Russet equivalents