Iron Hands Steel vs Old Brass

Iron Hands Steel

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

Old Brass

Brand
Nocturna Models
Range
N-Paint Metal
Code
NA49
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#1c1413 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 39.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Old Brass is noticeably darker than Iron Hands Steel.

Can I use Old Brass instead of Iron Hands Steel?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 40). Old Brass is noticeably darker than Iron Hands Steel.

Can I use Iron Hands Steel instead of Old Brass?

The same difference applies the other way round: Iron Hands 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 Iron Hands Steel on the colour wheel See Old Brass on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Iron Hands Steel

Other Citadel paints close to Old Brass

All matches: Iron Hands Steel equivalents · Old Brass equivalents

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