What is the difference between Old Brass and Brass?

ΔE 27 (loose). Brass is noticeably lighter, much more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Old Brass vs Brass

Old Brass

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Metal
Code: NA49
Type: a metallic
Swatch: #1c1413 (estimate)

Brass

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

How close are they?

ΔE 27.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Brass is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Old Brass.

Can I use Brass instead of Old Brass?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 27). Brass is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Old Brass.

Can I use Old Brass instead of Brass?

The same difference applies the other way round: Old Brass is noticeably darker, 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 Old Brass on the colour wheel See Brass on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Old Brass

Old Brass vs Gunmetal (70.863)Model Color · ΔE 10, close · closer than Brass
Old Brass vs Obsidian Black (77.160 Shade)True Metallic Metal · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Brass
Old Brass vs Gunmetal Blue (70.800)Model Color · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Brass

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Brass

Brass vs Dwarf Shield (NA50)N-Paint Metal · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Old Brass
Brass vs Heavy Armour (NA54)N-Paint Metal · ΔE 25, loose · closer than Old Brass
Brass vs Iron Fist (NA55)N-Paint Metal · ΔE 33, loose

All matches: Old Brass equivalents · Brass equivalents