What is the difference between Rust Tone and Targor Rageshade?

ΔE 26 (loose). Targor Rageshade is much more muted, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Rust Tone vs Targor Rageshade

Rust Tone

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

Targor Rageshade

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Shade
Type: a wash/shade
Swatch: #5a3a3a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 25.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Targor Rageshade is much more muted, cooler than Rust Tone.

Can I use Targor Rageshade instead of Rust Tone?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 26). Targor Rageshade is much more muted, cooler than Rust Tone.

Can I use Rust Tone instead of Targor Rageshade?

The same difference applies the other way round: Rust Tone is much more saturated, 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 Rust Tone on the colour wheel See Targor Rageshade on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Rust Tone

Rust Tone vs Reikland FleshshadeColour: Shade · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Targor Rageshade
Rust Tone vs Berserker BloodshadeColour: Shade · ΔE 16, loose · closer than Targor Rageshade
Rust Tone vs Agrax EarthshadeColour: Shade · ΔE 27, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Targor Rageshade

Targor Rageshade vs Strong Skin ShadeWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Rust Tone
Targor Rageshade vs Strong Skin WashWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Rust Tone
Targor Rageshade vs Grimdark Shadow (Vol. 1 Wash)John Blanche Vol. 1-4 · ΔE 16, loose · closer than Rust Tone

All matches: Rust Tone equivalents · Targor Rageshade equivalents