Ironbreaker vs Semi Gloss Bright Gun Metal

Ironbreaker

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

Semi Gloss Bright Gun Metal

Brand
Tamiya
Range
TS Spray
Code
TS-100
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#637782 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Semi Gloss Bright Gun Metal is noticeably darker, more saturated than Ironbreaker.

Can I use Semi Gloss Bright Gun Metal instead of Ironbreaker?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Semi Gloss Bright Gun Metal is noticeably darker, more saturated than Ironbreaker.

Can I use Ironbreaker instead of Semi Gloss Bright Gun Metal?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ironbreaker is noticeably lighter, more muted.

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 Semi Gloss Bright Gun Metal on the colour wheel

Other Tamiya paints close to Ironbreaker

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All matches: Ironbreaker equivalents · Semi Gloss Bright Gun Metal equivalents

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