Iron Hands Steel vs Metallic Blue Green

Iron Hands Steel

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#6a6e72 (estimate)

Metallic Blue Green

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Aqueous Hobby Color
Code
H-63
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#1f6365 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 21.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Metallic Blue Green is a little darker, much more saturated than Iron Hands Steel.

Can I use Metallic Blue Green instead of Iron Hands Steel?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 21). Metallic Blue Green is a little darker, much more saturated than Iron Hands Steel.

Can I use Iron Hands Steel instead of Metallic Blue Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Iron Hands Steel is a little lighter, 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 Iron Hands Steel on the colour wheel See Metallic Blue Green on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Iron Hands Steel

Other Citadel paints close to Metallic Blue Green

All matches: Iron Hands Steel equivalents · Metallic Blue Green equivalents

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