Gun Metal vs Semi Gloss Bright Gun Metal

Gun Metal

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

Semi Gloss Bright Gun Metal

Brand
Tamiya
Range
TS Spray
Code
TS-100
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#637782 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Semi Gloss Bright Gun Metal is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Gun Metal.

Can I use Semi Gloss Bright Gun Metal instead of Gun Metal?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Semi Gloss Bright Gun Metal is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Gun Metal.

Can I use Gun Metal instead of Semi Gloss Bright Gun Metal?

The same difference applies the other way round: Gun Metal is noticeably darker, 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 Semi Gloss Bright Gun Metal on the colour wheel

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