What is the difference between Adamantium Black and Chrome (Metallic)?

ΔE 38 (loose). Chrome (Metallic) is noticeably lighter. Swatch colours are estimates.

Adamantium Black vs Chrome (Metallic)

Adamantium Black

Brand: Reaper
Range: MSP Metallics
Code: 09124
Type: a metallic
Swatch: #8a8a8c (estimate)

Chrome (Metallic)

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.064
Type: a metallic
Swatch: #f2f1f3 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 37.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Chrome (Metallic) is noticeably lighter than Adamantium Black.

Can I use Chrome (Metallic) instead of Adamantium Black?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 38). Chrome (Metallic) is noticeably lighter than Adamantium Black.

Can I use Adamantium Black instead of Chrome (Metallic)?

The same difference applies the other way round: Adamantium Black is noticeably darker.

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 Adamantium Black on the colour wheel See Chrome (Metallic) on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Adamantium Black

Adamantium Black vs Silver (70.997)Model Color · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Chrome (Metallic)
Adamantium Black vs (72.060)Game Color Metallic · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Chrome (Metallic)
Adamantium Black vs Obsidian Black (77.120 Light)True Metallic Metal · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Chrome (Metallic)

Other Reaper paints close to Chrome (Metallic)

Chrome (Metallic) vs Pale Silver (09207)MSP Metallics · ΔE 15, loose · closer than Adamantium Black
Chrome (Metallic) vs Tarnished Steel (09206)MSP Metallics · ΔE 31, loose · closer than Adamantium Black
Chrome (Metallic) vs Sparkling Amethyst (09105)MSP Metallics · ΔE 36, loose · closer than Adamantium Black

All matches: Adamantium Black equivalents · Chrome (Metallic) equivalents