Dark Rust: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11107. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #542303 finish matte type color family Orange

Updated 17 July 2026

Closest equivalents in other brands

ΔE2000 color distance:0-2 nearly identical2-5 close match6-10 noticeable difference10+ different color

Screen preview: paint swatches on screen are approximate: finish, lighting, night-mode filters and display calibration all change what you see. Use them to compare relative differences, then confirm with the physical paint when finish and final appearance matter.

ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Petroleum Brown S14

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 8.7 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Mournfang Brown

Base

ΔE 9.1 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Red Rage

Wave 3

ΔE 9.7 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Walnut SC29

Scalecolor

ΔE 10.6 · different color

Kimera Kolors

Mars Orange

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 11.1 · different color

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Rigid Leather

Army Painter · D&D Underdark Set

RN Hull Red · AK5031

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Mahogany Brown · AK11106

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Dark Rust, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Golden Yellow AK3039

AK Interactive · Figures Series

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Burnt Umber AK11111

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

The app adds a second, stronger step, a wash & glaze mode, and can pick highlights from the paints you already own. Open in the app →

Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Dark Rust pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Gigawatt Blue

Two Thin Coats · Wave 2

Bright Sapphire

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Dark Rust?

The closest Army Painter match for AK Interactive Dark Rust is Rigid Leather (D&D Underdark Set) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.0 (close match).

What color is Dark Rust?

Dark Rust is a standard orange miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11107. Its screen color is approximately #542303 with a matte finish.