Corvus Black vs Dark Rust

Corvus Black

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1a1a24 (estimate)

Dark Rust

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Color
Code
70.771
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#301e22 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Rust is a little lighter than Corvus Black.

Can I use Dark Rust instead of Corvus Black?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Dark Rust is a little lighter than Corvus Black.

Can I use Corvus Black instead of Dark Rust?

The same difference applies the other way round: Corvus Black is a little darker.

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 Corvus Black on the colour wheel See Dark Rust on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Corvus Black

Other Citadel paints close to Dark Rust

All matches: Corvus Black equivalents · Dark Rust equivalents

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