Broadsword Silver vs Grey Knights Steel

Broadsword Silver

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Speedpaint 2.0
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#707070 (estimate)

Grey Knights Steel

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

How close are they?

ΔE 12.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Grey Knights Steel is noticeably lighter than Broadsword Silver.

Can I use Grey Knights Steel instead of Broadsword Silver?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Grey Knights Steel is noticeably lighter than Broadsword Silver.

Can I use Broadsword Silver instead of Grey Knights Steel?

The same difference applies the other way round: Broadsword Silver is noticeably 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 Broadsword Silver on the colour wheel See Grey Knights Steel on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Broadsword Silver

Other Army Painter paints close to Grey Knights Steel

All matches: Broadsword Silver equivalents · Grey Knights Steel equivalents

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