Paint equivalent guide

Medium Rust Equivalent

MEDIUM RUST is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest MEDIUM RUST equivalent is Earth (72.062) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 3.7).
For the MEDIUM RUST equivalent Vallejo, Earth (72.062) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 3.7).
The best MEDIUM RUST Army Painter equivalent is Ruddy Umber (Army Painter) (ΔE 8.2).

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for MEDIUM RUST?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to MEDIUM RUST in the current local catalogue is Earth (72.062) from Vallejo Game Color (Delta-E 3.7).

Method

Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.

Limits

Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.

What to check before replacing this base

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Frequently asked questions

MEDIUM RUST is a paint from AK Interactive. Its specific pigment load, drying behaviour, and finish set it apart from other paints in the same category, which is why a direct substitute needs to match more than just the colour value.

The closest Vallejo option is Earth (72.062) (Delta E 3.70).

Yes, MEDIUM RUST is currently part of the AK Interactive range. Check local stock or equivalent alternatives if the pot is hard to source.

Check Delta-E, finish type, coverage, opacity, and behaviour over your chosen primer. Run a full test with one shade and one highlight pass before applying the substitute to an entire unit.

MEDIUM RUST is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest MEDIUM RUST equivalent is Earth (72.062) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 3.7).
For the MEDIUM RUST equivalent Vallejo, Earth (72.062) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 3.7).
The best MEDIUM RUST Army Painter equivalent is Ruddy Umber (Army Painter) (ΔE 8.2).

MEDIUM RUST is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest MEDIUM RUST equivalent is Earth (72.062) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 3.7. For a MEDIUM RUST equivalent Vallejo match, Earth (72.062) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 3.7 is the closest pick. The best MEDIUM RUST Army Painter equivalent is Ruddy Umber (Army Painter) with Delta E 8.2.

MEDIUM RUST Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Earth (72.062) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 3.7.

MEDIUM RUST Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Ruddy Umber (Army Painter) with Delta E 8.2.

MEDIUM RUST equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, MEDIUM RUST requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the rich red range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Earth (72.062) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 3.7
  • Closest Vallejo option : Earth (72.062) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 3.7
  • Closest Army Painter option : Ruddy Umber (Army Painter) – ΔE 8.2

A paint substitute only becomes trustworthy once it survives the same primer, shade, and highlight sequence as the original recipe.

Looking at the surrounding palette matters because a near match can still push the finished model warmer, colder, or flatter than expected.

That combination of colour distance, finish, and recipe context is what makes a paint substitute reliable on an actual miniature.