Runefang Steel vs Translucent Silver

Runefang Steel

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

Translucent Silver

Brand
Tamiya
Range
PS Spray (polycarbonate)
Code
PS-36
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#d2d2d2 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Translucent Silver is noticeably lighter than Runefang Steel.

Can I use Translucent 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). Translucent Silver is noticeably lighter than Runefang Steel.

Can I use Runefang Steel instead of Translucent 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 Translucent Silver on the colour wheel

Other Tamiya paints close to Runefang Steel

Other Citadel paints close to Translucent Silver

All matches: Runefang Steel equivalents · Translucent Silver equivalents

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