Ironbreaker vs Shine Silver

Ironbreaker

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

Shine Silver

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Mr. Color
Code
C-90
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#c8c7c7 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 21.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Shine Silver is noticeably lighter than Ironbreaker.

Can I use Shine Silver instead of Ironbreaker?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 21). Shine Silver is noticeably lighter than Ironbreaker.

Can I use Ironbreaker instead of Shine Silver?

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 Shine Silver on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Ironbreaker

Other Citadel paints close to Shine Silver

All matches: Ironbreaker equivalents · Shine Silver equivalents

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