Necron Compound vs Bright Gun Metal

Necron Compound

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Dry
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#8a9088 (estimate)

Bright Gun Metal

Brand
Tamiya
Range
PS Spray (polycarbonate)
Code
PS-63
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#75848b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Bright Gun Metal is a little darker than Necron Compound.

Can I use Bright Gun Metal instead of Necron Compound?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Bright Gun Metal is a little darker than Necron Compound.

Can I use Necron Compound instead of Bright Gun Metal?

The same difference applies the other way round: Necron Compound is a little lighter.

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 Necron Compound on the colour wheel See Bright Gun Metal on the colour wheel

Other Tamiya paints close to Necron Compound

Other Citadel paints close to Bright Gun Metal

All matches: Necron Compound equivalents · Bright Gun Metal equivalents

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