Burnt Metal vs Natural Steel

Burnt Metal

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

Natural Steel

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Color
Code
70.864
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#494f5a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 28.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Natural Steel is noticeably darker, much more muted than Burnt Metal.

Can I use Natural Steel instead of Burnt Metal?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 28). Natural Steel is noticeably darker, much more muted than Burnt Metal.

Can I use Burnt Metal instead of Natural Steel?

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 Natural Steel on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Burnt Metal

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Natural Steel

All matches: Burnt Metal equivalents · Natural Steel equivalents

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