Warplock Bronze vs Boiler Black

Warplock Bronze

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#5a4a3a (estimate)

Boiler Black

Brand
Formula P3
Range
P3 Metallics
Code
93172
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#52524f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Boiler Black is more muted than Warplock Bronze.

Can I use Boiler Black instead of Warplock Bronze?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Boiler Black is more muted than Warplock Bronze.

Can I use Warplock Bronze instead of Boiler Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Warplock Bronze is more saturated.

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 Warplock Bronze on the colour wheel See Boiler Black on the colour wheel

Other Formula P3 paints close to Warplock Bronze

Other Citadel paints close to Boiler Black

All matches: Warplock Bronze equivalents · Boiler Black equivalents

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