Runefang Steel vs Adamantium Black

Runefang Steel

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

Adamantium Black

Brand
Reaper
Range
MSP Metallics
Code
09124
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#8a8a8c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Adamantium Black is noticeably darker than Runefang Steel.

Can I use Adamantium Black instead of Runefang Steel?

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

Can I use Runefang Steel instead of Adamantium Black?

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 Adamantium Black on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Runefang Steel

Other Citadel paints close to Adamantium Black

All matches: Runefang Steel equivalents · Adamantium Black equivalents

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