What is the difference between XV-88 and Dry Rust Brown?

ΔE 16 (loose). Dry Rust Brown is a little darker, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

XV-88 vs Dry Rust Brown

XV-88

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Base
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #8a5a2a (estimate)

Dry Rust Brown

Brand: Two Thin Coats
Range: Triads: midtones
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #8d4122 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Dry Rust Brown is a little darker, more saturated than XV-88.

Can I use Dry Rust Brown instead of XV-88?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Dry Rust Brown is a little darker, more saturated than XV-88.

Can I use XV-88 instead of Dry Rust Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: XV-88 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 XV-88 on the colour wheel See Dry Rust Brown on the colour wheel

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to XV-88

XV-88 vs Gyzmo FurTriads: shadows · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Dry Rust Brown
XV-88 vs Noble Steed BrownTriads: shadows · ΔE 15, fair · closer than Dry Rust Brown
XV-88 vs Boot Strap BrownTriads: midtones · ΔE 16, loose · closer than Dry Rust Brown

Other Citadel paints close to Dry Rust Brown

Dry Rust Brown vs Knight-Questor FleshColour: Layer · ΔE 8, close · closer than XV-88
Dry Rust Brown vs Tuskgor FurColour: Layer · ΔE 11, fair · closer than XV-88
Dry Rust Brown vs Bloodreaver FleshColour: Layer · ΔE 12, fair · closer than XV-88

All matches: XV-88 equivalents · Dry Rust Brown equivalents