Burnt Metal vs Heavy Metal

Burnt Metal

Brand
AMMO by Mig
Range
IONIC Smart Colors
Code
IONIC-0176
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#7c6349 (estimate)

Heavy Metal

Brand
Army Painter
Range
John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code
Vol. 2 Metallic
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#414342 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 25.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Heavy Metal is noticeably darker, much more muted than Burnt Metal.

Can I use Heavy Metal instead of Burnt Metal?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 25). Heavy Metal is noticeably darker, much more muted than Burnt Metal.

Can I use Burnt Metal instead of Heavy Metal?

The same difference applies the other way round: Burnt Metal is noticeably lighter, much more saturated.

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 Burnt Metal on the colour wheel See Heavy Metal on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Burnt Metal

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Heavy Metal

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