What is the difference between Necron Compound and Rust (Metallic)?

ΔE 29 (loose). Rust (Metallic) is noticeably lighter. Swatch colours are estimates.

Necron Compound vs Rust (Metallic)

Necron Compound

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Dry
Type: a metallic
Swatch: #8a9088 (estimate)

Rust (Metallic)

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.069
Type: a metallic
Swatch: #e3dad5 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 29.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Rust (Metallic) is noticeably lighter than Necron Compound.

Can I use Rust (Metallic) instead of Necron Compound?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 29). Rust (Metallic) is noticeably lighter than Necron Compound.

Can I use Necron Compound instead of Rust (Metallic)?

The same difference applies the other way round: Necron Compound is noticeably 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 Necron Compound on the colour wheel See Rust (Metallic) on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Necron Compound

Necron Compound vs Silver (70.997)Model Color · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Rust (Metallic)
Necron Compound vs (72.060)Game Color Metallic · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Rust (Metallic)
Necron Compound vs Obsidian Black (77.120 Light)True Metallic Metal · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Rust (Metallic)

Other Citadel paints close to Rust (Metallic)

Rust (Metallic) vs Stormhost SilverColour: Layer · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Necron Compound
Rust (Metallic) vs Runefang SteelColour: Layer · ΔE 19, loose · closer than Necron Compound
Rust (Metallic) vs Runefang SteelColour: Air · ΔE 19, loose · closer than Necron Compound

All matches: Necron Compound equivalents · Rust (Metallic) equivalents