Dark Emerald vs Steel

Dark Emerald

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#334019 (estimate)

Steel

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Mr. Color
Code
C-28
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#231f20 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 29.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Steel is noticeably darker, much more muted than Dark Emerald.

Can I use Steel instead of Dark Emerald?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 29). Steel is noticeably darker, much more muted than Dark Emerald.

Can I use Dark Emerald instead of Steel?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Emerald is noticeably lighter, much more saturated.

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 Dark Emerald on the colour wheel See Steel on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Dark Emerald

Other Army Painter paints close to Steel

All matches: Dark Emerald equivalents · Steel equivalents

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