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Medium Rust: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11103. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #9C4B30 finish matte type color family Brown

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.

Army Painter
Minotaur Hide
D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments
ΔE 3.2 · close match
Vallejo
Red Leather 70.818
Model Color
ΔE 3.7 · close match
Pro Acryl
Burnt Sienna 059
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 3.7 · close match
Citadel
Squig Orange
Layer
ΔE 6.1 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Dubai Brown SC13
Scalecolor
ΔE 6.2 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Red Oxide PR101
Base Set
ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Rust Orange
Wave 1
ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Brick Red · AK11093
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Approximate
Burnt Sienna · 059
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard
Approximate
Grunge Brown · 72.115
Vallejo · Game Color
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Resurrection Flesh SFG14
Scale75 · Fantasy & Games
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Red 70.926
Vallejo · Model Color
target
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Complementary paints

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

Grey Blue
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard
Wwi German Light Blue
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Medium Rust?
The closest Army Painter match for AK Interactive Medium Rust is Minotaur Hide (D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.2 (close match).
What color is Medium Rust?
Medium Rust is a standard brown miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11103. Its screen color is approximately #9C4B30 with a matte finish.

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