Gun Metal vs Gunmetal Blue

Gun Metal

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen Metallic
Code
AK11212
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#424544 (estimate)

Gunmetal Blue

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Color
Code
70.800
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#1e232f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.8, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Gunmetal Blue is noticeably darker, more saturated than Gun Metal.

Can I use Gunmetal Blue instead of Gun Metal?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Gunmetal Blue is noticeably darker, more saturated than Gun Metal.

Can I use Gun Metal instead of Gunmetal Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Gun Metal is noticeably lighter, more muted.

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 Gun Metal on the colour wheel See Gunmetal Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Gun Metal

Other AK Interactive paints close to Gunmetal Blue

All matches: Gun Metal equivalents · Gunmetal Blue equivalents

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