Ironbreaker vs Bright Silver

Ironbreaker

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

Bright Silver

Brand
Tamiya
Range
PS Spray (polycarbonate)
Code
PS-41
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#b8c3c7 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 18.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Bright Silver is noticeably lighter than Ironbreaker.

Can I use Bright Silver instead of Ironbreaker?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 19). Bright Silver is noticeably lighter than Ironbreaker.

Can I use Ironbreaker instead of Bright 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 Bright Silver on the colour wheel

Other Tamiya paints close to Ironbreaker

Other Citadel paints close to Bright Silver

All matches: Ironbreaker equivalents · Bright Silver equivalents

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