Runefang Steel vs Sparkle Motion

Runefang Steel

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

Sparkle Motion

Brand
Turbo Dork
Range
Metallic
Code
Black base
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#908d89 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Sparkle Motion is noticeably darker than Runefang Steel.

Can I use Sparkle Motion instead of Runefang Steel?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Sparkle Motion is noticeably darker than Runefang Steel.

Can I use Runefang Steel instead of Sparkle Motion?

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 Sparkle Motion on the colour wheel

Other Turbo Dork paints close to Runefang Steel

Other Citadel paints close to Sparkle Motion

All matches: Runefang Steel equivalents · Sparkle Motion equivalents

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