Canoptek Alloy vs Pig Iron

Canoptek Alloy

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

Pig Iron

Brand
Formula P3
Range
P3 Metallics
Code
93074
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#696a6b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Pig Iron is noticeably darker, more muted than Canoptek Alloy.

Can I use Pig Iron instead of Canoptek Alloy?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Pig Iron is noticeably darker, more muted than Canoptek Alloy.

Can I use Canoptek Alloy instead of Pig Iron?

The same difference applies the other way round: Canoptek Alloy is noticeably lighter, 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 Pig Iron on the colour wheel

Other Formula P3 paints close to Canoptek Alloy

Other Citadel paints close to Pig Iron

All matches: Canoptek Alloy equivalents · Pig Iron equivalents

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