Dark Earth vs Rust

How close are they?

ΔE 10.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Rust is a little darker, cooler than Dark Earth.

Can I use Rust instead of Dark Earth?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Rust is a little darker, cooler than Dark Earth.

Can I use Dark Earth instead of Rust?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Earth is a little lighter, 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.