In our digital catalog, Rust is classified as a warm brown, dark and moderate. AK Interactive Nº8 Earth Red (Fs 30117) is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 87 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. The catalog suggests Dark Brown (RAL 8015) as a darker color and Dark Brown (RAL 8025) as a lighter color to test, both from Revell. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Rust equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Revell Rust have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Nº8 Earth Red (Fs 30117), similar digital colors (delta E 2.5).
Best Tamiya option: Tamiya XF-79 Linoleum Deck Brown, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.0).
From Monument Pro Acryl: Monument Pro Acryl Advanced Flesh Tone, similar digital colors (delta E 3.3).
Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Flat Earth, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.7).
The stored swatch for AK Interactive Nº8 Earth Red (Fs 30117) is slightly warmer and more saturated than the swatch for Rust. Test both paints over the same primer to check the actual result.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
AK Interactive
Tamiya
Monument Pro Acryl
Vallejo
The Army Painter
Humbrol
P3 Paints
Scale75
Two Thin Coats
Citadel
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Match difficulty
Found in 5 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Revell Rust?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Nº8 Earth Red (Fs 30117) at 87% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Rust?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Flat Earth at 82% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Rust?
The approximate digital swatch for Rust is a dark moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #643C28). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Rust with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Dark Brown (RAL 8025) for a lighter step and Dark Brown (RAL 8015) for a darker step, both from Revell. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.