What is the difference between Chestnut Brown and Light Rust?

ΔE 15 (fair). Light Rust is a little lighter, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Chestnut Brown vs Light Rust

Chestnut Brown

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA42
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #6a393a (estimate)

Light Rust

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.129
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #82523f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Light Rust is a little lighter, warmer than Chestnut Brown.

Can I use Light Rust instead of Chestnut Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Light Rust is a little lighter, warmer than Chestnut Brown.

Can I use Chestnut Brown instead of Light Rust?

The same difference applies the other way round: Chestnut Brown is a little darker, cooler.

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 Chestnut Brown on the colour wheel See Light Rust on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Chestnut Brown

Chestnut Brown vs Burnt Red (70.814)Model Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Light Rust
Chestnut Brown vs Flat Brown (70.984)Model Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Light Rust
Chestnut Brown vs Chalice Red (74.017)Fantasy-Pro · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Light Rust

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Light Rust

Light Rust vs Brutal Brown (NA43)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 7, close · closer than Chestnut Brown
Light Rust vs Earth Brown (NA45)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 15, loose
Light Rust vs Evil Flesh (NA04)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 17, loose

All matches: Chestnut Brown equivalents · Light Rust equivalents