What is the difference between Purple Black and Rust?

ΔE 11 (fair). Rust is a little lighter, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Purple Black vs Rust

Purple Black

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA09
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #473b3f (estimate)

Rust

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

How close are they?

ΔE 11.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Rust is a little lighter, more saturated than Purple Black.

Can I use Rust instead of Purple Black?

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

Can I use Purple Black instead of Rust?

The same difference applies the other way round: Purple Black is a little darker, 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 Purple Black on the colour wheel See Rust on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Purple Black

Purple Black vs Chocolate Brown (70.872)Model Color · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Rust
Purple Black vs Charcoal (72.155)Game Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Rust
Purple Black vs Dark Sea Green (70.868)Model Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Rust

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Rust

Rust vs Mud Brown (NA41)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 6, close · closer than Purple Black
Rust vs Nocturne Skin (NA02)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 12, fair
Rust vs Chestnut Brown (NA42)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 12, fair

All matches: Purple Black equivalents · Rust equivalents