Metallic Black vs Rusty Metal

Metallic Black

Brand
AMMO by Mig
Range
ATOM
Code
ATOM-20168
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#0b0b0a (estimate)

Rusty Metal

Brand
Vallejo
Range
True Metallic Metal
Code
77.158 Shade
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#423d37 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 23.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Rusty Metal is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Metallic Black.

Can I use Rusty Metal instead of Metallic Black?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 23). Rusty Metal is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Metallic Black.

Can I use Metallic Black instead of Rusty Metal?

The same difference applies the other way round: Metallic Black is noticeably darker, 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 Metallic Black on the colour wheel See Rusty Metal on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Metallic Black

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Rusty Metal

All matches: Metallic Black equivalents · Rusty Metal equivalents

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