Steel vs Canoptek Alloy

Steel

Brand
AMMO by Mig
Range
ATOM
Code
ATOM-20166
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#b6b7b4 (estimate)

Canoptek Alloy

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#8a8a7a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 18.8, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Canoptek Alloy is noticeably darker, more saturated than Steel.

Can I use Canoptek Alloy instead of Steel?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 19). Canoptek Alloy is noticeably darker, more saturated than Steel.

Can I use Steel instead of Canoptek Alloy?

The same difference applies the other way round: Steel 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 Steel on the colour wheel See Canoptek Alloy on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Steel

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Canoptek Alloy

All matches: Steel equivalents · Canoptek Alloy equivalents

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