Rusty Metal: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · TMM Shade · 77.158. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #594841
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.
Scale75
Decayed Metal
ΔE 7.1 · noticeable difference
Army Painter
Evil Chrome
ΔE 7.1 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Gun Metal
ΔE 9.2 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Spartan Bronze
ΔE 10.6 · different color
Pro Acryl
Bronze
ΔE 11.8 · different color
Citadel
Iron Warriors
ΔE 14.9 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Scale75 equivalent of Rusty Metal?
The closest Scale75 match for Vallejo Rusty Metal is Decayed Metal (SC87, Metal n' Alchemy Copper Series) with a ΔE2000 distance of 7.1 (noticeable difference).
What color is Rusty Metal?
Rusty Metal is a metallic brown miniature paint from Vallejo (TMM Shade), code 77.158. Its screen color is approximately #594841 with a metallic finish.