Bronzegrun vs Starship Steel

Bronzegrun

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

Starship Steel

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Xpress Color
Code
72.462
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#3c5d64 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 18.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Starship Steel is a little lighter, cooler than Bronzegrun.

Can I use Starship Steel instead of Bronzegrun?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Starship Steel is a little lighter, cooler than Bronzegrun.

Can I use Bronzegrun instead of Starship Steel?

The same difference applies the other way round: Bronzegrun is a little darker, 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 Starship Steel on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Bronzegrun

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Starship Steel

All matches: Bronzegrun equivalents · Starship Steel equivalents

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