Heavy Metal vs Warplock Bronze

Heavy Metal

Brand
Army Painter
Range
John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code
Vol. 2 Metallic
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#414342 (estimate)

Warplock Bronze

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#5a4a3a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Warplock Bronze is a little lighter, more saturated than Heavy Metal.

Can I use Warplock Bronze instead of Heavy Metal?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Warplock Bronze is a little lighter, more saturated than Heavy Metal.

Can I use Heavy Metal instead of Warplock Bronze?

The same difference applies the other way round: Heavy Metal is a little 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 Heavy Metal on the colour wheel See Warplock Bronze on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Heavy Metal

Other Army Painter paints close to Warplock Bronze

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