Ironbreaker vs Gun Chrome

Ironbreaker

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

Gun Chrome

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Mr. Color
Code
C-104
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#a7b8bd (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Gun Chrome is noticeably lighter than Ironbreaker.

Can I use Gun Chrome instead of Ironbreaker?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Gun Chrome is noticeably lighter than Ironbreaker.

Can I use Ironbreaker instead of Gun Chrome?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ironbreaker 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 Ironbreaker on the colour wheel See Gun Chrome on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Ironbreaker

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