Canoptek Alloy vs Adamantium Black

Canoptek Alloy

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

Adamantium Black

Brand
Reaper
Range
MSP Metallics
Code
09124
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#8a8a8c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Adamantium Black is more muted than Canoptek Alloy.

Can I use Adamantium Black instead of Canoptek Alloy?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Adamantium Black is more muted than Canoptek Alloy.

Can I use Canoptek Alloy instead of Adamantium Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Canoptek Alloy is 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 Adamantium Black on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Canoptek Alloy

Other Citadel paints close to Adamantium Black

All matches: Canoptek Alloy equivalents · Adamantium Black equivalents

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