Radiant Platinum vs Obsidian Black

Radiant Platinum

Brand
Formula P3
Range
P3 Metallics
Code
93077
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#a9b097 (estimate)

Obsidian Black

Brand
Vallejo
Range
True Metallic Metal
Code
77.120 Light
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#a7a8a8 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Obsidian Black is much more muted than Radiant Platinum.

Can I use Obsidian Black instead of Radiant Platinum?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Obsidian Black is much more muted than Radiant Platinum.

Can I use Radiant Platinum instead of Obsidian Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Radiant Platinum is 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 Radiant Platinum on the colour wheel See Obsidian Black on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Radiant Platinum

Other Formula P3 paints close to Obsidian Black

All matches: Radiant Platinum equivalents · Obsidian Black equivalents

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