What is the difference between Rust and Middle Brown?

ΔE 7 (close). Middle Brown is a little darker, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Rust vs Middle Brown

Rust

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Historical
Code: WP4034P
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #a04828 (estimate)

Middle Brown

Brand: Kimera Kolors
Range: Signature Series
Code: Signature
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #9b3d15 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.4, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Middle Brown is a little darker, more saturated than Rust.

Can I use Middle Brown instead of Rust?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Middle Brown is a little darker, more saturated than Rust.

Can I use Rust instead of Middle Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Rust is a little lighter, 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.

See Rust on the colour wheel See Middle Brown on the colour wheel

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Rust

Rust vs Red Oxide (Pure Pigments)Pure Pigments · ΔE 12, fair
Rust vs Oxide Brown Light (Pure Pigments)Pure Pigments · ΔE 14, fair
Rust vs Cherry Wood (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 16, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Middle Brown

Middle Brown vs Fresh RustWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 7, close
Middle Brown vs Molten OrangeWarpaints Air · ΔE 12, fair
Middle Brown vs Resplendent RedWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 17, loose

All matches: Rust equivalents · Middle Brown equivalents