Runefang Steel vs Chrome Silver

Runefang Steel

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Air
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#a8acb0 (estimate)

Chrome Silver

Brand
Tamiya
Range
X Gloss Acrylic
Code
X-11
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#cac9ce (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Chrome Silver is noticeably lighter than Runefang Steel.

Can I use Chrome Silver instead of Runefang Steel?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Chrome Silver is noticeably lighter than Runefang Steel.

Can I use Runefang Steel instead of Chrome Silver?

The same difference applies the other way round: Runefang Steel 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 Runefang Steel on the colour wheel See Chrome Silver on the colour wheel

Other Tamiya paints close to Runefang Steel

Other Citadel paints close to Chrome Silver

All matches: Runefang Steel equivalents · Chrome Silver equivalents

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