Gun Metal vs Bronzegrun

Gun Metal

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#5a5a5e (estimate)

Bronzegrun

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Mr. Color
Code
C-519
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#394837 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.8, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Bronzegrun is a little darker, more saturated than Gun Metal.

Can I use Bronzegrun instead of Gun Metal?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Bronzegrun is a little darker, more saturated than Gun Metal.

Can I use Gun Metal instead of Bronzegrun?

The same difference applies the other way round: Gun Metal is a little 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 Gun Metal on the colour wheel See Bronzegrun on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Gun Metal

Other Army Painter paints close to Bronzegrun

All matches: Gun Metal equivalents · Bronzegrun equivalents

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