Brass vs True Brass

Brass

Brand
AMMO by Mig
Range
ATOM
Code
ATOM-20173
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#b39469 (estimate)

True Brass

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#8a7a50 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. True Brass is noticeably darker, cooler than Brass.

Can I use True Brass instead of Brass?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). True Brass is noticeably darker, cooler than Brass.

Can I use Brass instead of True Brass?

The same difference applies the other way round: Brass is noticeably lighter, warmer.

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 True Brass on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Brass

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