What is the difference between Iron Fist and Brass?

ΔE 33 (loose). Brass is noticeably darker, much more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Iron Fist vs Brass

Iron Fist

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Metal
Code: NA55
Type: a metallic
Swatch: #777676 (estimate)

Brass

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.801
Type: a metallic
Swatch: #583520 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 33.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Brass is noticeably darker, much more saturated than Iron Fist.

Can I use Brass instead of Iron Fist?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 33). Brass is noticeably darker, much more saturated than Iron Fist.

Can I use Iron Fist instead of Brass?

The same difference applies the other way round: Iron Fist is noticeably lighter, much more muted.

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 Iron Fist on the colour wheel See Brass on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Iron Fist

Iron Fist vs Silver (70.997)Model Color · ΔE 8, close · closer than Brass
Iron Fist vs Obsidian Black (77.140 Base)True Metallic Metal · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Brass
Iron Fist vs (72.060)Game Color Metallic · ΔE 18, loose · closer than Brass

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Brass

Brass vs Dwarf Shield (NA50)N-Paint Metal · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Iron Fist
Brass vs Heavy Armour (NA54)N-Paint Metal · ΔE 25, loose · closer than Iron Fist
Brass vs Old Brass (NA49)N-Paint Metal · ΔE 27, loose · closer than Iron Fist

All matches: Iron Fist equivalents · Brass equivalents