What is the difference between Dwarf Shield and Gunmetal?

ΔE 37 (loose). Gunmetal is a little darker, much more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Dwarf Shield vs Gunmetal

Dwarf Shield

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Metal
Code: NA50
Type: a metallic
Swatch: #57300a (estimate)

Gunmetal

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.863
Type: a metallic
Swatch: #28242b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 36.8, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Gunmetal is a little darker, much more muted than Dwarf Shield.

Can I use Gunmetal instead of Dwarf Shield?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 37). Gunmetal is a little darker, much more muted than Dwarf Shield.

Can I use Dwarf Shield instead of Gunmetal?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dwarf Shield is a little lighter, 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 Dwarf Shield on the colour wheel See Gunmetal on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Dwarf Shield

Dwarf Shield vs Imperial Gold (77.143 Shade)True Metallic Metal · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Gunmetal
Dwarf Shield vs Arcane Gold (77.157 Shade)True Metallic Metal · ΔE 7, close · closer than Gunmetal
Dwarf Shield vs Brass (70.801)Model Color · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Gunmetal

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Gunmetal

Gunmetal vs Heavy Armour (NA54)N-Paint Metal · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Dwarf Shield
Gunmetal vs Old Brass (NA49)N-Paint Metal · ΔE 10, close · closer than Dwarf Shield
Gunmetal vs Iron Fist (NA55)N-Paint Metal · ΔE 35, loose · closer than Dwarf Shield

All matches: Dwarf Shield equivalents · Gunmetal equivalents