Grim Rust vs Galvanic Corrosion

Grim Rust

Brand
Army Painter
Range
John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code
Vol. 2 Effects
Type
a fluorescent or effect paint
Swatch
#a6591a (estimate)

Galvanic Corrosion

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Game Color Special FX / Fluo
Code
72.610
Type
a fluorescent or effect paint
Swatch
#dc9453 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 22.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Galvanic Corrosion is noticeably lighter, more muted than Grim Rust.

Can I use Galvanic Corrosion instead of Grim Rust?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 22). Galvanic Corrosion is noticeably lighter, more muted than Grim Rust.

Can I use Grim Rust instead of Galvanic Corrosion?

The same difference applies the other way round: Grim Rust is noticeably darker, more saturated.

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 Grim Rust on the colour wheel See Galvanic Corrosion on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Grim Rust

Other Army Painter paints close to Galvanic Corrosion

All matches: Grim Rust equivalents · Galvanic Corrosion equivalents

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