Gun Chrome vs Obsidian Black

Gun Chrome

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Mr. Color
Code
C-104
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#a7b8bd (estimate)

Obsidian Black

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

How close are they?

ΔE 7.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Obsidian Black is a little darker, more muted than Gun Chrome.

Can I use Obsidian Black instead of Gun Chrome?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Obsidian Black is a little darker, more muted than Gun Chrome.

Can I use Gun Chrome instead of Obsidian Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Gun Chrome is a little lighter, 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 Gun Chrome on the colour wheel See Obsidian Black on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Gun Chrome

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Obsidian Black

All matches: Gun Chrome equivalents · Obsidian Black equivalents

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