Boiler Black vs Aged Metal

Boiler Black

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

Aged Metal

Brand
Vallejo
Range
True Metallic Metal
Code
77.179 Airbrush
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#666138 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 23.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Aged Metal is a little lighter, much more saturated than Boiler Black.

Can I use Aged Metal instead of Boiler Black?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 23). Aged Metal is a little lighter, much more saturated than Boiler Black.

Can I use Boiler Black instead of Aged Metal?

The same difference applies the other way round: Boiler Black is a little darker, much more muted.

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 Boiler Black on the colour wheel See Aged Metal on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Boiler Black

Other Formula P3 paints close to Aged Metal

All matches: Boiler Black equivalents · Aged Metal equivalents

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