Runefang Steel vs Blue Steel

Runefang Steel

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

Blue Steel

Brand
Two Thin Coats
Range
Metallics
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#838d89 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Blue Steel is noticeably darker than Runefang Steel.

Can I use Blue Steel instead of Runefang Steel?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Blue Steel is noticeably darker than Runefang Steel.

Can I use Runefang Steel instead of Blue Steel?

The same difference applies the other way round: Runefang Steel is noticeably 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 Runefang Steel on the colour wheel See Blue Steel on the colour wheel

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to Runefang Steel

Other Citadel paints close to Blue Steel

All matches: Runefang Steel equivalents · Blue Steel equivalents

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