Dark Rust vs Thondia Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 14.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Thondia Brown is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Dark Rust.

Can I use Thondia Brown instead of Dark Rust?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Thondia Brown is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Dark Rust.

Can I use Dark Rust instead of Thondia Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Rust is noticeably darker, 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.