Canoptek Alloy vs Cold Steel

Canoptek Alloy

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#8a8a7a (estimate)

Cold Steel

Brand
Formula P3
Range
P3 Metallics
Code
93075
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#b2bcbd (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 21.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Cold Steel is noticeably lighter, more muted than Canoptek Alloy.

Can I use Cold Steel instead of Canoptek Alloy?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 21). Cold Steel is noticeably lighter, more muted than Canoptek Alloy.

Can I use Canoptek Alloy instead of Cold Steel?

The same difference applies the other way round: Canoptek Alloy is noticeably 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.

See Canoptek Alloy on the colour wheel See Cold Steel on the colour wheel

Other Formula P3 paints close to Canoptek Alloy

Other Citadel paints close to Cold Steel

All matches: Canoptek Alloy equivalents · Cold Steel equivalents

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