Rust Monster: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #E5581E 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.

Kimera Kolors

Orange PO34

Base Set

ΔE 0.6 · nearly identical

Vallejo

Bright Orange 70.851

Model Color

ΔE 0.9 · nearly identical

Fluorescent Orange F02

ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Aldebaran Red SC38

Scalecolor

ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Orange · PO34

Kimera Kolors · Base Set

Bright Orange · 70.851

Vallejo · Model Color

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Sunny Skin Tone AK11055

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Emblem Red -30- AK3126

AK Interactive · Figures Series

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 Rust Monster pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Strong Dark Blue

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Turquoise

Vallejo · Model Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Kimera Kolors equivalent of Rust Monster?

The closest Kimera Kolors match for Army Painter Rust Monster is Orange (PO34, Base Set) with a ΔE2000 distance of 0.6 (nearly identical).

What color is Rust Monster?

Rust Monster is a standard orange miniature paint from Army Painter (D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments). Its screen color is approximately #E5581E with a matte finish.