Grey Knights Steel vs Runefang Steel

Grey Knights Steel

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#8a8f94 (estimate)

Runefang Steel

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Air
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#a8acb0 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Runefang Steel is noticeably lighter than Grey Knights Steel.

Can I use Runefang Steel instead of Grey Knights Steel?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Runefang Steel is noticeably lighter than Grey Knights Steel.

Can I use Grey Knights Steel instead of Runefang Steel?

The same difference applies the other way round: Grey Knights Steel is noticeably darker.

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 Grey Knights Steel on the colour wheel See Runefang Steel on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Grey Knights Steel

Other Citadel paints close to Runefang Steel

All matches: Grey Knights Steel equivalents · Runefang Steel equivalents

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