Necron Compound vs Electrum

Necron Compound

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

Electrum

Brand
Turbo Dork
Range
TurboShift
Code
Black base
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#73744f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 20.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Electrum is noticeably darker, much more saturated than Necron Compound.

Can I use Electrum instead of Necron Compound?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 20). Electrum is noticeably darker, much more saturated than Necron Compound.

Can I use Necron Compound instead of Electrum?

The same difference applies the other way round: Necron Compound is noticeably lighter, much 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 Necron Compound on the colour wheel See Electrum on the colour wheel

Other Turbo Dork paints close to Necron Compound

Other Citadel paints close to Electrum

All matches: Necron Compound equivalents · Electrum equivalents

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