What is the difference between Viper Brown and Rust Orange?

ΔE 12 (fair). Rust Orange is a little darker, more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Viper Brown vs Rust Orange

Viper Brown

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #b86a50 (estimate)

Rust Orange

Brand: Two Thin Coats
Range: Triads: shadows
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #b85441 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Rust Orange is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Viper Brown.

Can I use Rust Orange instead of Viper Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Rust Orange is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Viper Brown.

Can I use Viper Brown instead of Rust Orange?

The same difference applies the other way round: Viper Brown is a little lighter, more muted, 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 Viper Brown on the colour wheel See Rust Orange on the colour wheel

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to Viper Brown

Viper Brown vs Satyr BrownTriads: highlights · ΔE 8, close · closer than Rust Orange
Viper Brown vs Evil Eye RedTriads: highlights · ΔE 9, close · closer than Rust Orange
Viper Brown vs Dwarven SkinTriads: midtones · ΔE 16, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Rust Orange

Rust Orange vs Topaz SkinWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 7, close · closer than Viper Brown
Rust Orange vs Fresh RustWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 10, close · closer than Viper Brown
Rust Orange vs Rust (WP4034P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 10, close · closer than Viper Brown

All matches: Viper Brown equivalents · Rust Orange equivalents