Pig Iron vs Natural Steel

Pig Iron

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

Natural Steel

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Color
Code
70.864
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#494f5a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Natural Steel is noticeably darker, more saturated than Pig Iron.

Can I use Natural Steel instead of Pig Iron?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Natural Steel is noticeably darker, more saturated than Pig Iron.

Can I use Pig Iron instead of Natural Steel?

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

Other Vallejo paints close to Pig Iron

Other Formula P3 paints close to Natural Steel

All matches: Pig Iron equivalents · Natural Steel equivalents

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