Grey Knights Steel vs Burnt Iron

Grey Knights Steel

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

Burnt Iron

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Aqueous Hobby Color
Code
H-76
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#7a6d73 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Burnt Iron is noticeably darker than Grey Knights Steel.

Can I use Burnt Iron instead of Grey Knights Steel?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Burnt Iron is noticeably darker than Grey Knights Steel.

Can I use Grey Knights Steel instead of Burnt Iron?

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

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 Burnt Iron on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Grey Knights Steel

Other Citadel paints close to Burnt Iron

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