Broadsword Silver vs Burnt Iron

Broadsword Silver

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

Burnt Iron

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Aqueous Hobby Color
Code
H-76
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#7a6d73 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.4, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Burnt Iron is more saturated than Broadsword Silver.

Can I use Burnt Iron instead of Broadsword Silver?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). Burnt Iron is more saturated than Broadsword Silver.

Can I use Broadsword Silver instead of Burnt Iron?

The same difference applies the other way round: Broadsword Silver is 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 Broadsword Silver on the colour wheel See Burnt Iron on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Broadsword Silver

Other Army Painter paints close to Burnt Iron

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