Gun Metal vs Natural Steel

Gun Metal

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

Natural Steel

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

How close are they?

ΔE 17.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Natural Steel is noticeably darker, more saturated than Gun Metal.

✓ AMMO ATOM user guide chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Natural Steel instead of Gun Metal?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Natural Steel is noticeably darker, more saturated than Gun Metal.

Can I use Gun Metal instead of Natural Steel?

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

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 Natural Steel on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Gun Metal

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Natural Steel

All matches: Gun Metal equivalents · Natural Steel equivalents

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