What is the difference between Rust Tone and Flesh Wash?

ΔE 22 (loose). Flesh Wash is noticeably lighter, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Rust Tone vs Flesh Wash

Rust Tone

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

Flesh Wash

Brand: Pro Acryl
Range: Washes
Code: 202
Type: a wash/shade
Swatch: #a0603f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 21.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Flesh Wash is noticeably lighter, warmer than Rust Tone.

Can I use Flesh Wash instead of Rust Tone?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 22). Flesh Wash is noticeably lighter, warmer than Rust Tone.

Can I use Rust Tone instead of Flesh Wash?

The same difference applies the other way round: Rust Tone is noticeably darker, cooler.

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 Flesh Wash on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Rust Tone

Rust Tone vs Brown Wash (201)Washes · ΔE 20, loose · closer than Flesh Wash
Rust Tone vs Petroleum Brown Wash (AMP-012)Washes · ΔE 28, loose
Rust Tone vs Brown Grey Wash (AMP-023)Washes · ΔE 34, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Flesh Wash

Flesh Wash vs Soft ToneWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Rust Tone
Flesh Wash vs Soft Tone (WP4143P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Rust Tone
Flesh Wash vs Warm Skin Shade (Vol. 1 Wash)John Blanche Vol. 1-4 · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Rust Tone

All matches: Rust Tone equivalents · Flesh Wash equivalents