Iron Warriors vs Scorched Metal

Iron Warriors

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#5a5048 (estimate)

Scorched Metal

Brand
Reaper
Range
MSP Metallics
Code
09125
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#6d4a38 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Scorched Metal is much more saturated than Iron Warriors.

Can I use Scorched Metal instead of Iron Warriors?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Scorched Metal is much more saturated than Iron Warriors.

Can I use Iron Warriors instead of Scorched Metal?

The same difference applies the other way round: Iron Warriors is 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 Warriors on the colour wheel See Scorched Metal on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Iron Warriors

Other Citadel paints close to Scorched Metal

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