What is the difference between Ironclad Grey and Deep Rusto?

ΔE 6 (close). Deep Rusto is more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Ironclad Grey vs Deep Rusto

Ironclad Grey

Brand: Army Painter
Range: John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code: Vol. 1
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #303135 (estimate)

Deep Rusto

Brand: Kimera Kolors
Range: Signature Series
Code: Signature
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #382d35 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.2, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Deep Rusto is more saturated than Ironclad Grey.

Can I use Deep Rusto instead of Ironclad Grey?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). Deep Rusto is more saturated than Ironclad Grey.

Can I use Ironclad Grey instead of Deep Rusto?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ironclad Grey is 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.

See Ironclad Grey on the colour wheel See Deep Rusto on the colour wheel

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Ironclad Grey

Ironclad Grey vs Tenebrous Teal (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Deep Rusto
Ironclad Grey vs Darkness (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 7, close
Ironclad Grey vs Carbon Black (Pure Pigments)Pure Pigments · ΔE 7, close

Other Army Painter paints close to Deep Rusto

Deep Rusto vs Dark Leather (WP4141P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Ironclad Grey
Deep Rusto vs Strap Grey (WP4048P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 6, close
Deep Rusto vs Oak BrownWarpaints Air · ΔE 8, close

All matches: Ironclad Grey equivalents · Deep Rusto equivalents