Bronzegrun vs Obsidian Black

Bronzegrun

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

Obsidian Black

Brand
Vallejo
Range
True Metallic Metal
Code
77.180 Airbrush
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#4a4c4c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Obsidian Black is a little lighter, much more muted than Bronzegrun.

Can I use Obsidian Black instead of Bronzegrun?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Obsidian Black is a little lighter, much more muted than Bronzegrun.

Can I use Bronzegrun instead of Obsidian Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Bronzegrun is a little 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 Bronzegrun on the colour wheel See Obsidian Black on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Bronzegrun

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Obsidian Black

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