True Brass vs Magnesium

True Brass

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#8a7a50 (estimate)

Magnesium

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Metallics
Code
S42
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#9a9a98 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 26.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Magnesium is noticeably lighter, much more muted than True Brass.

Can I use Magnesium instead of True Brass?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 27). Magnesium is noticeably lighter, much more muted than True Brass.

Can I use True Brass instead of Magnesium?

The same difference applies the other way round: True Brass is noticeably darker, much 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.

See True Brass on the colour wheel See Magnesium on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to True Brass

Other Army Painter paints close to Magnesium

All matches: True Brass equivalents · Magnesium equivalents

Choose a theme

Changes how the site looks on this device. Paint colours stay the same.