What is the difference between Evil Chrome and Old Brass?

ΔE 38 (loose). Old Brass is noticeably darker, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Evil Chrome vs Old Brass

Evil Chrome

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: a metallic
Swatch: #6a6a6a (estimate)

Old Brass

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

How close are they?

ΔE 37.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Old Brass is noticeably darker, more saturated than Evil Chrome.

Can I use Old Brass instead of Evil Chrome?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 38). Old Brass is noticeably darker, more saturated than Evil Chrome.

Can I use Evil Chrome instead of Old Brass?

The same difference applies the other way round: Evil Chrome 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 Evil Chrome on the colour wheel See Old Brass on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Evil Chrome

Evil Chrome vs Iron Fist (NA55)N-Paint Metal · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Old Brass
Evil Chrome vs Silver Blade (NA56)N-Paint Metal · ΔE 23, loose · closer than Old Brass
Evil Chrome vs Heavy Armour (NA54)N-Paint Metal · ΔE 29, loose · closer than Old Brass

Other Army Painter paints close to Old Brass

Old Brass vs Night ScalesWarpaints Air · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Evil Chrome
Old Brass vs Rough IronWarpaints Air · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Evil Chrome
Old Brass vs Rough IronWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 18, loose · closer than Evil Chrome

All matches: Evil Chrome equivalents · Old Brass equivalents