Dark Aluminium vs Grey Knights Steel

Dark Aluminium

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen Metallic
Code
AK11208
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#6c6f71 (estimate)

Grey Knights Steel

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#8a8f94 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Grey Knights Steel is noticeably lighter than Dark Aluminium.

Can I use Grey Knights Steel instead of Dark Aluminium?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Grey Knights Steel is noticeably lighter than Dark Aluminium.

Can I use Dark Aluminium instead of Grey Knights Steel?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Aluminium is noticeably darker.

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 Dark Aluminium on the colour wheel See Grey Knights Steel on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Dark Aluminium

Other AK Interactive paints close to Grey Knights Steel

All matches: Dark Aluminium equivalents · Grey Knights Steel equivalents

Choose a theme

Changes how the site looks on this device. Paint colours stay the same.