Gun Metal vs Iron Hands Steel

Gun Metal

Brand
AMMO by Mig
Range
Dio Drybrush
Code
A.MIG-0622
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#9d9c9b (estimate)

Iron Hands Steel

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#6a6e72 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 18.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Iron Hands Steel is noticeably darker than Gun Metal.

Can I use Iron Hands Steel instead of Gun Metal?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 19). Iron Hands Steel is noticeably darker than Gun Metal.

Can I use Gun Metal instead of Iron Hands Steel?

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

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 Iron Hands Steel on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Gun Metal

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Iron Hands Steel

All matches: Gun Metal equivalents · Iron Hands Steel equivalents

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