Warplock Bronze vs Obsidian Black

Warplock Bronze

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

Obsidian Black

Brand
Vallejo
Range
True Metallic Metal
Code
77.140 Base
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#4b4d4d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Obsidian Black is more muted than Warplock Bronze.

Can I use Obsidian Black instead of Warplock Bronze?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Obsidian Black is more muted than Warplock Bronze.

Can I use Warplock Bronze instead of Obsidian 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 Obsidian Black on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Warplock Bronze

Other Citadel paints close to Obsidian Black

All matches: Warplock Bronze equivalents · Obsidian Black equivalents

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