Iron Hands Steel vs Magnesium

Iron Hands Steel

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

Magnesium

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Metallics
Code
S42
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#9a9a98 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Magnesium is noticeably lighter than Iron Hands Steel.

Can I use Magnesium instead of Iron Hands Steel?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Magnesium is noticeably lighter than Iron Hands Steel.

Can I use Iron Hands Steel instead of Magnesium?

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

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Iron Hands Steel

Other Citadel paints close to Magnesium

All matches: Iron Hands Steel equivalents · Magnesium equivalents

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