Bronzegrun vs Beetle Green

Bronzegrun

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Mr. Color
Code
C-519
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#394837 (estimate)

Beetle Green

Brand
Vallejo
Range
True Metallic Metal
Code
77.153 Shade
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#02675b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 22.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Beetle Green is a little lighter, much more saturated, cooler than Bronzegrun.

Can I use Beetle Green instead of Bronzegrun?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 23). Beetle Green is a little lighter, much more saturated, cooler than Bronzegrun.

Can I use Bronzegrun instead of Beetle Green?

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

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 Bronzegrun on the colour wheel See Beetle Green on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Bronzegrun

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Beetle Green

All matches: Bronzegrun equivalents · Beetle Green equivalents

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