Night Scales vs Black Metal

How close are they?

ΔE 8.3, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Black Metal is a little lighter, more muted than Night Scales.

Can I use Black Metal instead of Night Scales?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Black Metal is a little lighter, more muted than Night Scales.

Can I use Night Scales instead of Black Metal?

The same difference applies the other way round: Night Scales is a little darker, more saturated.

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.