Stormhost Silver vs Tarnished Steel

Stormhost Silver

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#b8bcc0 (estimate)

Tarnished Steel

Brand
Reaper
Range
MSP Metallics
Code
09206
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#9e9c9b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Tarnished Steel is noticeably darker than Stormhost Silver.

Can I use Tarnished Steel instead of Stormhost Silver?

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

Can I use Stormhost Silver instead of Tarnished Steel?

The same difference applies the other way round: Stormhost Silver 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 Stormhost Silver on the colour wheel See Tarnished Steel on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Stormhost Silver

Other Citadel paints close to Tarnished Steel

All matches: Stormhost Silver equivalents · Tarnished Steel equivalents

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