What is the difference between Nomad Flesh and Rust Orange?

ΔE 11 (fair). Rust Orange is a little darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Nomad Flesh vs Rust Orange

Nomad Flesh

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #d07050 (estimate)

Rust Orange

Brand: Two Thin Coats
Range: Triads: shadows
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #b85441 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Rust Orange is a little darker, cooler than Nomad Flesh.

Can I use Rust Orange instead of Nomad Flesh?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Rust Orange is a little darker, cooler than Nomad Flesh.

Can I use Nomad Flesh instead of Rust Orange?

The same difference applies the other way round: Nomad Flesh is a little lighter, 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 Nomad Flesh on the colour wheel See Rust Orange on the colour wheel

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to Nomad Flesh

Nomad Flesh vs Satyr BrownTriads: highlights · ΔE 9, close · closer than Rust Orange
Nomad Flesh vs Evil Eye RedTriads: highlights · ΔE 10, close · closer than Rust Orange
Nomad Flesh vs Orange FlareTriads: highlights · ΔE 16, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Rust Orange

Rust Orange vs Topaz SkinWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 7, close · closer than Nomad Flesh
Rust Orange vs Fresh RustWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 10, close · closer than Nomad Flesh
Rust Orange vs Rust (WP4034P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 10, close · closer than Nomad Flesh

All matches: Nomad Flesh equivalents · Rust Orange equivalents