What is the difference between Dark Rust and Chestnut Brown?

ΔE 19 (loose). Chestnut Brown is noticeably lighter, more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Dark Rust vs Chestnut Brown

Dark Rust

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #3a2418 (estimate)

Chestnut Brown

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA42
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #6a393a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 19.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Chestnut Brown is noticeably lighter, more saturated, cooler than Dark Rust.

Can I use Chestnut Brown instead of Dark Rust?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 19). Chestnut Brown is noticeably lighter, more saturated, cooler than Dark Rust.

Can I use Dark Rust instead of Chestnut Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Rust is noticeably darker, 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 Dark Rust on the colour wheel See Chestnut Brown on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Dark Rust

Dark Rust vs Slate Grey (NA10)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Chestnut Brown
Dark Rust vs Purple Black (NA09)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 16, loose · closer than Chestnut Brown
Dark Rust vs Nocturne Skin (NA02)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 19, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Chestnut Brown

Chestnut Brown vs Fur BrownWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 8, close · closer than Dark Rust
Chestnut Brown vs Carnelian SkinWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 8, close · closer than Dark Rust
Chestnut Brown vs Chaotic RedWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 8, close · closer than Dark Rust

All matches: Dark Rust equivalents · Chestnut Brown equivalents