Castellax Bronze vs Metallic Brown

Castellax Bronze

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#9a6a3a (estimate)

Metallic Brown

Brand
Tamiya
Range
X Gloss Acrylic
Code
X-34
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#b65522 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 25.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Metallic Brown is much more saturated than Castellax Bronze.

Can I use Metallic Brown instead of Castellax Bronze?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 25). Metallic Brown is much more saturated than Castellax Bronze.

Can I use Castellax Bronze instead of Metallic Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Castellax Bronze is much more muted.

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 Castellax Bronze on the colour wheel See Metallic Brown on the colour wheel

Other Tamiya paints close to Castellax Bronze

Other Citadel paints close to Metallic Brown

All matches: Castellax Bronze equivalents · Metallic Brown equivalents

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