Rust Tone vs Inktense Oxide

How close are they?

ΔE 9.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Inktense Oxide is a little lighter, more saturated than Rust Tone. They are different kinds of paint: Army Painter Rust Tone is a wash/shade and Scale75 Inktense Oxide is an ink, glaze or transparent paint, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Inktense Oxide instead of Rust Tone?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Inktense Oxide is a little lighter, more saturated than Rust Tone. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Rust Tone instead of Inktense Oxide?

The same difference applies the other way round: Rust Tone is a little darker, more muted.

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.