Dark Rust: equivalents & matches
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic Wash. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #290F12
finish translucent
type wash
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.
AK Interactive
Sepia
ΔE 6.5 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Cygor Brown
ΔE 6.5 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Brown Wash
ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Brown Ink
ΔE 9.5 · noticeable difference
Vallejo
Black Lotus
ΔE 10.0 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Inktense Brown
ΔE 16.0 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Dark Rust?
The closest AK Interactive match for Army Painter Dark Rust is Sepia (AK11219, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 6.5 (noticeable difference).
What color is Dark Rust?
Dark Rust is a translucent brown miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints Fanatic Wash). Its screen color is approximately #290F12 with a translucent finish.