Ruddy Terra vs Russet

Ruddy Terra

Brand
Army Painter
Range
John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code
Vol. 2
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#924237 (estimate)

Russet

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Aqueous Hobby Color
Code
H-33
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#7f2c31 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Russet is a little darker, cooler than Ruddy Terra.

Can I use Russet instead of Ruddy Terra?

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

Can I use Ruddy Terra instead of Russet?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ruddy Terra 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 Ruddy Terra on the colour wheel See Russet on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Ruddy Terra

Other Army Painter paints close to Russet

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