Rust Tone vs Agrax Earthshade

Rust Tone

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#6a2a14 (estimate)

Agrax Earthshade

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Shade
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#4a3a2a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 27.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Agrax Earthshade is much more muted than Rust Tone.

Can I use Agrax Earthshade instead of Rust Tone?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 27). Agrax Earthshade is much more muted than Rust Tone.

Can I use Rust Tone instead of Agrax Earthshade?

The same difference applies the other way round: Rust Tone is much 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 Rust Tone on the colour wheel See Agrax Earthshade on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Rust Tone

Other Army Painter paints close to Agrax Earthshade

All matches: Rust Tone equivalents · Agrax Earthshade equivalents

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