What is the difference between Mythril Blade and Rust (Metallic)?

ΔE 13 (fair). Rust (Metallic) is noticeably lighter. Swatch colours are estimates.

Mythril Blade vs Rust (Metallic)

Mythril Blade

Brand: Two Thin Coats
Range: Metallics
Type: a metallic
Swatch: #b8bab9 (estimate)

Rust (Metallic)

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.069
Type: a metallic
Swatch: #e3dad5 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Rust (Metallic) is noticeably lighter than Mythril Blade.

Can I use Rust (Metallic) instead of Mythril Blade?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Rust (Metallic) is noticeably lighter than Mythril Blade.

Can I use Mythril Blade instead of Rust (Metallic)?

The same difference applies the other way round: Mythril Blade is noticeably darker.

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 Mythril Blade on the colour wheel See Rust (Metallic) on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Mythril Blade

Mythril Blade vs Dark Gunmetal (72.054)Game Color Metallic · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Rust (Metallic)
Mythril Blade vs Obsidian Black (77.120 Light)True Metallic Metal · ΔE 7, close · closer than Rust (Metallic)
Mythril Blade vs Sterling Silver (77.121 Base)True Metallic Metal · ΔE 7, close · closer than Rust (Metallic)

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to Rust (Metallic)

Rust (Metallic) vs Platinum CrownMetallics · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Mythril Blade
Rust (Metallic) vs Glistening GoldMetallics · ΔE 25, loose
Rust (Metallic) vs Steampunk CopperMetallics · ΔE 26, loose

All matches: Mythril Blade equivalents · Rust (Metallic) equivalents