Grey Knights Steel vs Gun Chrome

Grey Knights Steel

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

Gun Chrome

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Mr. Color
Code
C-104
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#a7b8bd (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Gun Chrome is noticeably lighter than Grey Knights Steel.

Can I use Gun Chrome instead of Grey Knights Steel?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 15). Gun Chrome is noticeably lighter than Grey Knights Steel.

Can I use Grey Knights Steel instead of Gun Chrome?

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 Gun Chrome on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Grey Knights Steel

Other Citadel paints close to Gun Chrome

All matches: Grey Knights Steel equivalents · Gun Chrome equivalents

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