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Old Brass equivalent and alternatives

Looking for a substitute for Nocturna Models Old Brass? 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

Old Brass is a metallic paint, so these are metallic and pearl paints only.

Non-metallic colours

The nearest non-metallic paint in each brand to Old Brass'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 Old Brass's, plus the 2 or 3 nearest swatches in every brand.

Army Painter

• ≈ Night ScalesWarpaints Air · ΔE 11, fair
• ≈ Rough IronWarpaints Air · ΔE 14, fair
• ≈ Rough IronWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 18, loose

Citadel / Warhammer

• ≈ Warplock BronzeColour: Base · ΔE 27, loose
• ≈ Iron WarriorsColour: Base · ΔE 28, loose
• ≈ LeadbelcherColour: Base · ΔE 38, loose

Pro Acryl

• ≈ Dark Bronze (S24)Metallics · ΔE 34, loose
• ≈ Dark Silver (030)Metallics · ΔE 46, loose
• ≈ Steel (AMP-010)Metallics · ΔE 53, loose

Vallejo

• ≈ Gunmetal (70.863)Model Color · ΔE 10, close
• ≈ Obsidian Black (77.160 Shade)True Metallic Metal · ΔE 11, fair
• ≈ Gunmetal Blue (70.800)Model Color · ΔE 13, fair

AK Interactive

• ≈ Burnt Tin (AK11198)3rd Gen Metallic · ΔE 17, loose
• ≈ Cobalt Blue (AK11201)3rd Gen Metallic · ΔE 20, loose
• ≈ Gun Metal (AK11212)3rd Gen Metallic · ΔE 23, loose

Two Thin Coats

• ≈ Spartan BronzeMetallics · ΔE 33, loose
• ≈ Sir Coates SilverMetallics · ΔE 36, loose
• ≈ Dwarven IronMetallics · ΔE 37, loose

Turbo Dork

• ≈ Rainbow Roll (Black base)TurboShift · ΔE 9, close
• ≈ Dark Net (Black base)TurboShift · ΔE 13, fair
• ≈ Black Ice (Black base)Metallic · ΔE 20, loose

Tamiya

• ≈ Metallic Black (TS-40)TS Spray · ΔE 21, loose
• ≈ Dark Iron (XF-84)XF Flat Acrylic · ΔE 28, loose
• ≈ Gun Metal (PS-23)PS Spray (polycarbonate) · ΔE 29, loose

Scale75

• ≈ Black Metal (SC63)Metal n' Alchemy · ΔE 13, fair
• ≈ Decayed Metal (SC87)Metal n' Alchemy · ΔE 17, loose
• ≈ Thrash Metal (SC64)Metal n' Alchemy · ΔE 26, loose

Green Stuff World

• ≈ Dark Elder Bronze (1866)Metallic & Colorshift · ΔE 17, loose
• ≈ Holographic Paint (1673)Metallic & Colorshift · ΔE 30, loose
• ≈ Royal Burgundy (1671)Metallic & Colorshift · ΔE 41, loose

AMMO by Mig

• ≈ Metallic Black (ATOM-20168)ATOM · ΔE 6, very close
• ≈ Burnt Iron (ATOM-20169)ATOM · ΔE 17, loose
• ≈ Black Metal (IONIC-0173)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 26, loose

Mr. Hobby

• ≈ Steel (C-28)Mr. Color · ΔE 6, very close
• ≈ Metal Black (C-78)Mr. Color · ΔE 6, very close
• ≈ Steel (H-18)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 6, very close

Reaper

• ≈ Shadowed Steel (09052)MSP Metallics · ΔE 17, loose
• ≈ Gunmetal Blue (09126)MSP Metallics · ΔE 31, loose
• ≈ Honed Steel (09053)MSP Metallics · ΔE 31, loose

Formula P3

• ≈ Deathless Metal (93169)P3 Metallics · ΔE 21, loose
• ≈ Boiler Black (93172)P3 Metallics · ΔE 28, loose
• ≈ Orgoth Bronze (93171)P3 Metallics · ΔE 33, loose

Kimera Kolors

• ≈ Gold 79 (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 50, loose
• ≈ Iron Hue (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 66, loose

Golden

• ≈ Iridescent Bronze (Fine) (4003)Heavy Body Acrylics · ΔE 32, loose
• ≈ Iridescent Bronze (Fine) (8512)High Flow · ΔE 42, loose
• ≈ Iridescent Stainless Steel (Coarse) (4027)Heavy Body Acrylics · ΔE 49, loose

Non-metallic colours

Army Painter

• ≈ Dark ToneWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 2, very close

Citadel / Warhammer

• ≈ Nuln OilColour: Shade · ΔE 5, very close

Pro Acryl

• ≈ Black Wash (200)Washes · ΔE 4, very close

Vallejo

• ≈ Black (70.950)Model Color · ΔE 5, very close

AK Interactive

• ≈ Brown Black (AK11418)3rd Gen Figure Series · ΔE 4, very close

Two Thin Coats

• ≈ Doom Death BlackTriads: shadows · ΔE 16, loose

Tamiya

• ≈ NATO Black (XF-69)XF Flat Acrylic · ΔE 6, very close

Scale75

• ≈ Shadow Black (SIN00)Instant Colors · ΔE 5, very close

Green Stuff World

• ≈ Scorched Wood (1852)Acrylic Colors · ΔE 5, very close

AMMO by Mig

• ≈ Satin Black (ATOM-20162)ATOM · ΔE 4, very close

Mr. Hobby

• ≈ Black (C-2)Mr. Color · ΔE 6, very close

Reaper

• ≈ Black Ink (09208)MSP Clears & Inks · ΔE 4, very close

Formula P3

• ≈ Thamar Black (93072)Formula P3 · ΔE 5, very close

Kimera Kolors

• ≈ Carbon Black (Pure Pigments)Pure Pigments · ΔE 8, close

Golden

• ≈ Carbon Black (PBk7)Heavy Body Acrylics · ΔE 6, close

Bear Cavalry

• ≈ Dark Eternal NightBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 22, loose

Compare side by side

• Old Brass vs Heavy ArmourNocturna Models N-Paint Metal · ΔE 10, close
• Old Brass vs GunmetalVallejo Model Color · ΔE 10, close
• Old Brass vs Night ScalesArmy Painter Warpaints Air · ΔE 11, fair

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