What is the difference between IJN Linoleum Deck Color and Rust?

ΔE 5 (very close). Rust is a little lighter, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

IJN Linoleum Deck Color vs Rust

IJN Linoleum Deck Color

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-606
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #60413d (estimate)

Rust

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.080
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #654a49 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 4.7, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Rust is a little lighter, cooler than IJN Linoleum Deck Color.

Can I use Rust instead of IJN Linoleum Deck Color?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Rust is a little lighter, cooler than IJN Linoleum Deck Color.

Can I use IJN Linoleum Deck Color instead of Rust?

The same difference applies the other way round: IJN Linoleum Deck Color is a little darker, 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 IJN Linoleum Deck Color on the colour wheel See Rust on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to IJN Linoleum Deck Color

IJN Linoleum Deck Color vs German Red Brown (71.271)Model Air · ΔE 5, very close
IJN Linoleum Deck Color vs Flat Brown (70.984)Model Color · ΔE 5, very close
IJN Linoleum Deck Color vs Chestnut Brown (70.746)Model Color · ΔE 6, close

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Rust

Rust vs Ground Color (C-522)Mr. Color · ΔE 10, fair
Rust vs Smoke Gray (H-95)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 10, fair
Rust vs Red Brown (C-41)Mr. Color · ΔE 10, fair

All matches: IJN Linoleum Deck Color equivalents · Rust equivalents