Rust/Rost sits in the brown family: dark in tone, moderate in saturation, warm in cast. This is a common color; 5 other brands cover it, the nearest being AK Interactive Nº8 Earth Red (Fs 30117) at 87 percent. For modelling, drop to Dark Brown (RAL 8015) in the recesses and step up to Dark Brown (RAL 8025) on the edges, both Revell paints. Treat it as an easy swap, just confirm the finish type matches before you commit.
Rust/Rost equivalents in other ranges
Rust/Rost is awkward to replace. Treat the matches below as starting points for a mix rather than straight swaps.
Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Nº8 Earth Red (Fs 30117), a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 2.5).
From Tamiya: Tamiya Linoleum Deck Brown, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.0).
Monument Pro Acryl's closest color: Monument Pro Acryl Advanced Flesh Tone, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.3).
Nearest in the Vallejo catalog: Vallejo Flat Earth, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.7).
The honest caveat: AK Interactive Nº8 Earth Red (Fs 30117) dries slightly warmer and more saturated than Rust/Rost, so expect recess shading and edge highlights to shift with it.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
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 same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Revell Rust/Rost?
The closest same-finish match is AK Interactive Nº8 Earth Red (Fs 30117) at 87% color similarity.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Rust/Rost?
Yes. The closest Vallejo option is Flat Earth at 82%, a same-finish match.
What color is Rust/Rost?
Rust/Rost is a dark moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #643C28).
What do I highlight and shade Rust/Rost with?
Highlight Rust/Rost toward Dark Brown (RAL 8025) and shade it down into Dark Brown (RAL 8015), both Revell paints in the same finish family.