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Iron Fist equivalent and alternatives

Looking for a substitute for Nocturna Models Iron Fist? These are the closest paints in each other brand on The Painters Desk. ✓ means a manufacturer or community conversion chart lists it as an equivalent; ≈ means it is the nearest swatch colour. ΔE is the colour difference between the two swatches: under about 6 is a close match, over about 15 is a loose one. Each brand shows its best match: chart-listed paints within ΔE 25, otherwise the nearest paint of the same type within ΔE 12. Swatches are estimates, so check the real paints before you commit.

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Metallic matches

Iron Fist is a metallic paint, so these are metallic and pearl paints only.

Non-metallic colours

The nearest non-metallic paint in each brand to Iron Fist's swatch, for non-metallic metal (NMM) or a matt alternative. A different finish, so not a straight swap.

Show all 63 matches, including loose ones

Every paint a conversion chart lists, however far its swatch is from Iron Fist's, plus the 2 or 3 nearest swatches in every brand.

Army Painter

• ≈ Broadsword SilverSpeedpaint 2.0 · ΔE 3, very close
• ≈ Evil ChromeWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 5, very close
• ≈ Enchanted SteelSpeedpaint 2.0 · ΔE 10, fair

Citadel / Warhammer

• ≈ Iron Hands SteelColour: Base · ΔE 5, very close
• ≈ LeadbelcherColour: Base · ΔE 5, very close
• ≈ LeadbelcherColour: Air · ΔE 5, very close

Pro Acryl

• ≈ Dark Silver (030)Metallics · ΔE 4, very close
• ≈ Steel (AMP-010)Metallics · ΔE 11, fair
• ≈ Magnesium (S42)Metallics · ΔE 14, fair

Vallejo

• ≈ Silver (70.997)Model Color · ΔE 8, close
• ≈ Obsidian Black (77.140 Base)True Metallic Metal · ΔE 17, loose
• ≈ (72.060)Game Color Metallic · ΔE 18, loose

AK Interactive

• ≈ Dark Aluminium (AK11208)3rd Gen Metallic · ΔE 4, very close
• ≈ Dark Steel (AK17067)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 12, fair
• ≈ Anodized Violet (AK11202)3rd Gen Metallic · ΔE 13, fair

Two Thin Coats

• ≈ Plate ArmourMetallics · ΔE 5, very close
• ≈ Sir Coates SilverMetallics · ΔE 8, close
• ≈ Dwarven IronMetallics · ΔE 8, close

Turbo Dork

• ≈ Sparkle Motion (Black base)Metallic · ΔE 9, close
• ≈ Six Shooter (Black base)Metallic · ΔE 11, fair
• ≈ Silver Fox (Black base)Metallic · ΔE 12, fair

Tamiya

• ≈ Metallic Gray (XF-56)XF Flat Acrylic · ΔE 4, very close
• ≈ Metallic Gray (TS-94)TS Spray · ΔE 4, very close
• ≈ Light Gun Metal (TS-42)TS Spray · ΔE 5, very close

Scale75

• ≈ Heavy Metal (SC65)Metal n' Alchemy · ΔE 5, very close
• ≈ Speed Metal (SC66)Metal n' Alchemy · ΔE 12, fair
• ≈ Peridot Alchemy (SC78)Metal n' Alchemy · ΔE 15, loose

Green Stuff World

• ≈ Anthrax Metal (1862)Metallic & Colorshift · ΔE 6, close
• ≈ Holographic Paint (1673)Metallic & Colorshift · ΔE 14, fair
• ≈ Gunmetal Grey (1860)Metallic & Colorshift · ΔE 25, loose

AMMO by Mig

• ≈ Gun Metal (ATOM-20167)ATOM · ΔE 2, very close
• ≈ Gun Metal (A.MIG-0622)Dio Drybrush · ΔE 15, fair
• ≈ Gun Metal (A.MIG-3535)Oilbrusher · ΔE 15, loose

Mr. Hobby

• ≈ Burnt Iron (H-76)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 6, close
• ≈ Burnt Iron (C-61)Mr. Color · ΔE 17, loose
• ≈ Burnt Iron (N-76)Acrysion · ΔE 17, loose

Reaper

• ≈ Polished Silver (09054)MSP Metallics · ΔE 6, close
• ≈ Adamantium Black (09124)MSP Metallics · ΔE 8, close
• ≈ Aged Pewter (09196)MSP Metallics · ΔE 10, fair

Formula P3

• ≈ Pig Iron (93074)P3 Metallics · ΔE 5, very close
• ≈ Boiler Black (93172)P3 Metallics · ΔE 15, loose
• ≈ Orgoth Bronze (93171)P3 Metallics · ΔE 23, loose

Kimera Kolors

• ≈ Iron Hue (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 23, loose
• ≈ Gold 79 (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 45, loose

Golden

• ≈ Iridescent Stainless Steel (Coarse) (4027)Heavy Body Acrylics · ΔE 6, close
• ≈ Iridescent Stainless Steel (Fine) (4028)Heavy Body Acrylics · ΔE 14, fair
• ≈ Iridescent Silver (Fine) (4025)Heavy Body Acrylics · ΔE 17, loose

Non-metallic colours

Army Painter

• ≈ Uniform GreyWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 5, very close

Citadel / Warhammer

• ≈ Blackstone Void (T3)Tone Pro · ΔE 2, very close

Pro Acryl

• ≈ Warm Grey (074)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 3, very close

Vallejo

• ≈ Medium Sea Grey (70.870)Model Color · ΔE 3, very close

AK Interactive

• ≈ RLM 75 (AK11826)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 3, very close

Two Thin Coats

• ≈ Oblivion Black WashWashes · ΔE 2, very close

Tamiya

• ≈ IJN Gray (Maizuru Arsenal) (XF-87)XF Flat Acrylic · ΔE 7, close

Scale75

• ≈ Rainy Gray (SC60)Scalecolor · ΔE 7, close

Green Stuff World

• ≈ Grey Mist (4247)Dipping Inks · ΔE 5, very close

AMMO by Mig

• ≈ Neutral Gray (ATOM-20145)ATOM · ΔE 1, very close

Mr. Hobby

• ≈ JMSDF 2704 Gray N5 (C-607)Mr. Color · ΔE 4, very close

Reaper

• ≈ Dark Elf Highlight (09165)Master Series Paints · ΔE 4, very close

Formula P3

• ≈ Ironhull Grey (93044)Formula P3 · ΔE 11, fair

Kimera Kolors

• ≈ Silver Grey (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 13, fair

Golden

• ≈ N5 Neutral GrayHeavy Body Acrylics · ΔE 3, very close

Bear Cavalry

• ≈ RavenskillBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 4, very close

Compare side by side

• Iron Fist vs Iron Hands SteelCitadel Colour: Base · ΔE 5, very close
• Iron Fist vs SilverVallejo Model Color · ΔE 8, close
• Iron Fist vs Broadsword SilverArmy Painter Speedpaint 2.0 · ΔE 3, very close

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