Ironbreaker vs Arctic Blue (Metal.)

Ironbreaker

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

Arctic Blue (Metal.)

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Air
Code
71.071
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#dcd8dd (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 27.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Arctic Blue (Metal.) is noticeably lighter than Ironbreaker.

Can I use Arctic Blue (Metal.) instead of Ironbreaker?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 28). Arctic Blue (Metal.) is noticeably lighter than Ironbreaker.

Can I use Ironbreaker instead of Arctic Blue (Metal.)?

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 Arctic Blue (Metal.) on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Ironbreaker

Other Citadel paints close to Arctic Blue (Metal.)

All matches: Ironbreaker equivalents · Arctic Blue (Metal.) equivalents

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