Runefang Steel vs Polished Silver

Runefang Steel

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

Polished Silver

Brand
Reaper
Range
MSP Metallics
Code
09054
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#838688 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Polished Silver is noticeably darker than Runefang Steel.

Can I use Polished Silver instead of Runefang Steel?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Polished Silver is noticeably darker than Runefang Steel.

Can I use Runefang Steel instead of Polished Silver?

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 Polished Silver on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Runefang Steel

Other Citadel paints close to Polished Silver

All matches: Runefang Steel equivalents · Polished Silver equivalents

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