Runefang Steel vs Arctic Blue (Metal.)

Runefang Steel

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

Arctic Blue (Metal.)

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Air
Code
71.071
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#dcd8dd (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Arctic Blue (Metal.) is noticeably lighter than Runefang Steel.

Can I use Arctic Blue (Metal.) instead of Runefang Steel?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Arctic Blue (Metal.) is noticeably lighter than Runefang Steel.

Can I use Runefang Steel instead of Arctic Blue (Metal.)?

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 Arctic Blue (Metal.) on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Runefang Steel

Other Citadel paints close to Arctic Blue (Metal.)

All matches: Runefang Steel equivalents · Arctic Blue (Metal.) equivalents

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