The stored digital swatch for Green Rust is a very light moderate green with a cool undertone. The catalog suggests Verdigris as a darker color and Chainmail as a lighter color to test, both from Vallejo. The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Pastel Blue, scoring 94 percent digital color similarity. A high digital score does not certify a physical match; compare it with the original after drying.
Green Rust equivalents in other ranges
1 of the 8 brands with a listed match have a candidate in the same broad paint-type group scoring at least 88% digital color similarity to Vallejo Green Rust.
- Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Pastel Blue, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.2).
- The P3 Paints pick: P3 Paints Riven Green, similar digital colors (delta E 3.4).
- Nearest in the Revell catalog: Revell 59 Sky RAF/Himmelblau RAF, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.5).
- Best Citadel option: Citadel Ulthuan Grey, a broader digital color reference (delta E 6.6).
- From Humbrol: Humbrol 23 Duck Egg Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 7.4).
- Tamiya's closest color: Tamiya XF-21 Sky, a broader digital color reference (delta E 7.8).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.2. That does not measure dried-paint appearance, sheen or coverage; compare test patches before substituting.
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
P3 Paints
Revell
Citadel
Humbrol
Tamiya
The Army Painter
Two Thin Coats
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 2 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 Vallejo Green Rust?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Pastel Blue at 94% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Green Rust?
The approximate digital swatch for Green Rust is a very light moderate green with a cool undertone (hex #A9CFBE). It is not a physical paint measurement.