Broadsword Silver vs Obsidian Black

Broadsword Silver

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

Obsidian Black

Brand
Vallejo
Range
True Metallic Metal
Code
77.140 Base
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#4b4d4d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Obsidian Black is noticeably darker than Broadsword Silver.

Can I use Obsidian Black instead of Broadsword Silver?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Obsidian Black is noticeably darker than Broadsword Silver.

Can I use Broadsword Silver instead of Obsidian Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Broadsword Silver is noticeably lighter.

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 Obsidian Black on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Broadsword Silver

Other Army Painter paints close to Obsidian Black

All matches: Broadsword Silver equivalents · Obsidian Black equivalents

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