Rusty Metal: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · TMM Base · 77.138. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #8F6C4F
finish metallic
type metallic
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
Hoard Bronze
ΔE 3.7 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Bitz O' Tin
ΔE 6.5 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Balthasar Gold
ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Viking Gold
ΔE 7.3 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Bronze
ΔE 8.5 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Copper -87-
ΔE 11.3 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Army Painter equivalent of Rusty Metal?
The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Rusty Metal is Hoard Bronze (Speedpaint 2.0) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.7 (close match).
What color is Rusty Metal?
Rusty Metal is a metallic brown miniature paint from Vallejo (TMM Base), code 77.138. Its screen color is approximately #8F6C4F with a metallic finish.