Ironbreaker vs Chrome Silver

Ironbreaker

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

Chrome Silver

Brand
Tamiya
Range
X Gloss Acrylic
Code
X-11
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#cac9ce (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 21.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Chrome Silver is noticeably lighter than Ironbreaker.

Can I use Chrome Silver instead of Ironbreaker?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 22). Chrome Silver is noticeably lighter than Ironbreaker.

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

Other Tamiya paints close to Ironbreaker

Other Citadel paints close to Chrome Silver

All matches: Ironbreaker equivalents · Chrome Silver equivalents

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