Ironbreaker vs Burnt Iron

Ironbreaker

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#8a9096 (estimate)

Burnt Iron

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Aqueous Hobby Color
Code
H-76
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#7a6d73 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Burnt Iron is noticeably darker than Ironbreaker.

Can I use Burnt Iron instead of Ironbreaker?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Burnt Iron is noticeably darker than Ironbreaker.

Can I use Ironbreaker instead of Burnt Iron?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ironbreaker 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 Ironbreaker on the colour wheel See Burnt Iron on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Ironbreaker

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