Broadsword Silver vs Steel

Broadsword Silver

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

Steel

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Metallics
Code
AMP-010
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#8a9096 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Steel is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Broadsword Silver.

Can I use Steel instead of Broadsword Silver?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Steel is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Broadsword Silver.

Can I use Broadsword Silver instead of Steel?

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

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Broadsword Silver

Other Army Painter paints close to Steel

All matches: Broadsword Silver equivalents · Steel equivalents

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