Fresh Rust vs Raw Sienna

How close are they?

ΔE 13.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Raw Sienna is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Fresh Rust.

Can I use Raw Sienna instead of Fresh Rust?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Raw Sienna is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Fresh Rust.

Can I use Fresh Rust instead of Raw Sienna?

The same difference applies the other way round: Fresh Rust is a little lighter, more saturated, 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.