Runefang Steel vs Motherlode

Runefang Steel

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

Motherlode

Brand
Turbo Dork
Range
TurboShift
Code
White base
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#b4dbd6 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 19.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Motherlode is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Runefang Steel.

Can I use Motherlode instead of Runefang Steel?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 20). Motherlode is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Runefang Steel.

Can I use Runefang Steel instead of Motherlode?

The same difference applies the other way round: Runefang Steel is noticeably darker, more muted.

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 Motherlode on the colour wheel

Other Turbo Dork paints close to Runefang Steel

Other Citadel paints close to Motherlode

All matches: Runefang Steel equivalents · Motherlode equivalents

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