Ironbreaker vs Black (Metallic)

Ironbreaker

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

Black (Metallic)

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Air
Code
71.073
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#e5e2e4 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 30.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Black (Metallic) is noticeably lighter than Ironbreaker.

Can I use Black (Metallic) instead of Ironbreaker?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 31). Black (Metallic) is noticeably lighter than Ironbreaker.

Can I use Ironbreaker instead of Black (Metallic)?

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 Black (Metallic) on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Ironbreaker

Other Citadel paints close to Black (Metallic)

All matches: Ironbreaker equivalents · Black (Metallic) equivalents

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