Pig Iron vs Brass

Pig Iron

Brand
Formula P3
Range
P3 Metallics
Code
93074
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#696a6b (estimate)

Brass

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Color
Code
70.801
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#583520 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 30.8, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Brass is noticeably darker, much more saturated than Pig Iron.

Can I use Brass instead of Pig Iron?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 31). Brass is noticeably darker, much more saturated than Pig Iron.

Can I use Pig Iron instead of Brass?

The same difference applies the other way round: Pig Iron is noticeably lighter, 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 Pig Iron on the colour wheel See Brass on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Pig Iron

Other Formula P3 paints close to Brass

All matches: Pig Iron equivalents · Brass equivalents

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