Broadsword Silver vs Old Brass

Broadsword Silver

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

Old Brass

Brand
Nocturna Models
Range
N-Paint Metal
Code
NA49
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#1c1413 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 40.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Old Brass is noticeably darker, more saturated than Broadsword Silver.

Can I use Old Brass instead of Broadsword Silver?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 40). Old Brass is noticeably darker, more saturated than Broadsword Silver.

Can I use Broadsword Silver instead of Old Brass?

The same difference applies the other way round: Broadsword Silver 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 Broadsword Silver on the colour wheel See Old Brass on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Broadsword Silver

Other Army Painter paints close to Old Brass

All matches: Broadsword Silver equivalents · Old Brass equivalents

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