Deathless Metal vs Obsidian Black

Deathless Metal

Brand
Formula P3
Range
P3 Metallics
Code
93169
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#4c2c22 (estimate)

Obsidian Black

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

How close are they?

ΔE 22.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Obsidian Black is noticeably lighter, much more muted than Deathless Metal.

Can I use Obsidian Black instead of Deathless Metal?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 22). Obsidian Black is noticeably lighter, much more muted than Deathless Metal.

Can I use Deathless Metal instead of Obsidian Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Deathless Metal is noticeably darker, much 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 Deathless Metal on the colour wheel See Obsidian Black on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Deathless Metal

Other Formula P3 paints close to Obsidian Black

All matches: Deathless Metal equivalents · Obsidian Black equivalents

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