Iron Man vs Dawnstone

Iron Man

Brand
Bear Cavalry
Range
Bear Cavalry Paints
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#878a91 (estimate)

Dawnstone

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Dry
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#6a6e6a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dawnstone is noticeably darker than Iron Man.

Can I use Dawnstone instead of Iron Man?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Dawnstone is noticeably darker than Iron Man.

Can I use Iron Man instead of Dawnstone?

The same difference applies the other way round: Iron Man is noticeably lighter.

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 Iron Man on the colour wheel See Dawnstone on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Iron Man

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