Khardic Flesh from P3 Paints scores 95 percent against the stored swatch and shares its broad paint-type group. Medium Rust's approximate swatch sits in the brown family: mid-tone in tone, moderate in saturation, warm in cast. The catalog suggests Carmine as a darker color and Cork as a lighter color to test, both from AK Interactive. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Medium Rust equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Medium Rust with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest P3 Paints equivalent: P3 Paints Khardic Flesh, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.0).
- From Scale75: Scale75 Insatiable Brown, close stored digital colors (delta E 1.6).
- Revell's closest color: Revell 85 Brown/Braun (RAL 8023), a small digital color distance (delta E 1.7).
- Nearest in the Humbrol catalog: Humbrol 180 Red Leather, similar digital colors (delta E 3.2).
- Best Vallejo option: Vallejo Red Leather, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.8).
- From Citadel: Citadel Squig Orange, a broader digital color reference (delta E 6.7).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.0. That does not measure dried-paint appearance, sheen or coverage; compare test patches before substituting.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
P3 Paints
Scale75
Revell
Humbrol
Vallejo
Citadel
Two Thin Coats
The Army Painter
Monument Pro Acryl
Tamiya
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Found in 5 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Medium Rust?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is P3 Paints Khardic Flesh at 95% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Medium Rust?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Red Leather at 81% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Medium Rust?
The approximate digital swatch for Medium Rust is a mid-tone moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #9C4B2E). It is not a physical paint measurement.