Gun Metal vs Iron Warriors

Gun Metal

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Air
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#4a4a50 (estimate)

Iron Warriors

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#5a5048 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Iron Warriors is a little lighter than Gun Metal.

Can I use Iron Warriors instead of Gun Metal?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Iron Warriors is a little lighter than Gun Metal.

Can I use Gun Metal instead of Iron Warriors?

The same difference applies the other way round: Gun Metal is a little darker.

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.

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