Canoptek Alloy vs Bright Gun Metal

Canoptek Alloy

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

Bright Gun Metal

Brand
Tamiya
Range
PS Spray (polycarbonate)
Code
PS-63
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#75848b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Our swatches for the two are almost the same.

Can I use Bright Gun Metal instead of Canoptek Alloy?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). The swatches are almost the same.

Can I use Canoptek Alloy instead of Bright Gun Metal?

The same difference applies the other way round.

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 Bright Gun Metal on the colour wheel

Other Tamiya paints close to Canoptek Alloy

Other Citadel paints close to Bright Gun Metal

All matches: Canoptek Alloy equivalents · Bright Gun Metal equivalents

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