Steel vs Bronzegrun

Steel

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Historical
Code
WP4038P
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 Steel.

Can I use Bronzegrun instead of Steel?

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

Can I use Steel instead of Bronzegrun?

The same difference applies the other way round: Steel 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 Steel on the colour wheel See Bronzegrun on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Steel

Other Army Painter paints close to Bronzegrun

All matches: Steel equivalents · Bronzegrun equivalents

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