Rust/Rost's approximate swatch sits in the brown family: dark in tone, moderate in saturation, warm in cast. The leading same-type candidate, AK Interactive Nº8 Earth Red (Fs 30117), scores 87 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Dark Brown (RAL 8015) and Dark Brown (RAL 8025), both Revell paints selected from the digital catalog. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Rust/Rost equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Rust/Rost. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Nº8 Earth Red (Fs 30117), some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.5).
From Tamiya: Tamiya XF-79 Linoleum Deck Brown, similar digital colors (delta E 3.0).
Monument Pro Acryl's closest color: Monument Pro Acryl Advanced Flesh Tone, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.3).
Nearest in the Vallejo catalog: Vallejo Flat Earth, similar digital colors (delta E 3.7).
The stored swatch for AK Interactive Nº8 Earth Red (Fs 30117) is slightly warmer and more saturated than the swatch for Rust/Rost. Test both paints over the same primer to check the actual result.
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.
AK Interactive
Tamiya
Monument Pro Acryl
Vallejo
The Army Painter
Humbrol
P3 Paints
Scale75
Two Thin Coats
Citadel
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Match difficulty
Found in 5 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Revell Rust/Rost?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Nº8 Earth Red (Fs 30117) at 87% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Rust/Rost?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Flat Earth at 82% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Rust/Rost?
The approximate digital swatch for Rust/Rost is a dark moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #643C28). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Rust/Rost with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Dark Brown (RAL 8025) for a lighter step and Dark Brown (RAL 8015) for a darker step, both from Revell. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.