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Light Rust: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · AFV Series · AK706. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #BE7845 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.

Two Thin Coats
Dry Rust Brown
Wave 2
ΔE 3.0 · close match
Scale75
Cokum Copper SFG38
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 3.3 · close match
Army Painter
Demigod Flames WP3091P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 4.1 · close match
Vallejo
German Camouflage Orange Ochre 70.824
Model Color
ΔE 4.7 · close match
Citadel
Cadian Fleshtone
Layer
ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Diarylide Yellow
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 6.4 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Dark Warm Flesh S08
Pro Acryl Signature
ΔE 8.8 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Light Rust · AK706
AK Interactive · General Series
Exact
Cokum Copper · SFG38
Scale75 · Fantasy & Games
Approximate
Elf Skin Tone · 72.004
Vallejo · Game Color
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Light Earth AK11115
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Red Brown AK11434
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
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Complementary paints

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

Wwi German Light Blue
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Light Prussian Blue
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Light Rust?
The closest Two Thin Coats match for AK Interactive Light Rust is Dry Rust Brown (Wave 2) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.0 (close match).
What color is Light Rust?
Light Rust is a standard orange miniature paint from AK Interactive (AFV Series), code AK706. Its screen color is approximately #BE7845 with a matte finish.

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