What is the difference between Brass and Weapon Bronze?

ΔE 16 (loose). Weapon Bronze is a little lighter, much more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Brass vs Weapon Bronze

Brass

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Metallic
Code: AK11194
Type: a metallic
Swatch: #8e6426 (estimate)

Weapon Bronze

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: a metallic
Swatch: #b06a20 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Weapon Bronze is a little lighter, much more saturated, warmer than Brass.

Can I use Weapon Bronze instead of Brass?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Weapon Bronze is a little lighter, much more saturated, warmer than Brass.

Can I use Brass instead of Weapon Bronze?

The same difference applies the other way round: Brass is a little darker, much more muted, cooler.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.

See Brass on the colour wheel See Weapon Bronze on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Brass

Brass vs Tainted GoldWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Weapon Bronze
Brass vs Tainted GoldWarpaints Air · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Weapon Bronze
Brass vs True CopperWarpaints Air · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Weapon Bronze

Other AK Interactive paints close to Weapon Bronze

Weapon Bronze vs Gold (AK17065)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Brass
Weapon Bronze vs Rusty Brass (AK11195)3rd Gen Metallic · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Brass
Weapon Bronze vs Gold (AK11191)3rd Gen Metallic · ΔE 15, loose · closer than Brass

All matches: Brass equivalents · Weapon Bronze equivalents