Old Rust: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · General Series · AK709. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #4D3827 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.

D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Catachan Fleshtone

Base

ΔE 7.6 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Oxide Brown Light

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 7.8 · noticeable difference

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Old Rust · AK709

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Exact

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Exact

Rusty Tracks · AK721

AK Interactive · AFV Series

Very close

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Vampire Fang

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Dark Burgundy S15

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

target

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Complementary paints

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Old Rust?

The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Old Rust is Burnt Umber (70.941, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.5 (close match).

What color is Old Rust?

Old Rust is a standard brown miniature paint from AK Interactive (General Series), code AK709. Its screen color is approximately #4D3827 with a matte finish.