Fresh Rust vs Evil Eye Red

Fresh Rust

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#a04828 (estimate)

Evil Eye Red

Brand
Two Thin Coats
Range
Triads: highlights
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#c26051 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Evil Eye Red is noticeably lighter, cooler than Fresh Rust.

Can I use Evil Eye Red instead of Fresh Rust?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Evil Eye Red is noticeably lighter, cooler than Fresh Rust.

Can I use Fresh Rust instead of Evil Eye Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Fresh Rust is noticeably 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.

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