Gun Metal vs Grey Knights Steel

Gun Metal

Brand
AMMO by Mig
Range
ATOM
Code
ATOM-20167
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#737677 (estimate)

Grey Knights Steel

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Air
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#8a8f94 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Grey Knights Steel is a little lighter than Gun Metal.

Can I use Grey Knights Steel instead of Gun Metal?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Grey Knights Steel is a little lighter than Gun Metal.

Can I use Gun Metal instead of Grey Knights Steel?

The same difference applies the other way round: Gun Metal is a little darker.

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 Grey Knights Steel on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Gun Metal

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Grey Knights Steel

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