Adamantium Black vs Dark Gunmetal

Adamantium Black

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

Dark Gunmetal

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Game Color Metallic
Code
72.054
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#bdbec1 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 19.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Dark Gunmetal is noticeably lighter than Adamantium Black.

Can I use Dark Gunmetal instead of Adamantium Black?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 19). Dark Gunmetal is noticeably lighter than Adamantium Black.

Can I use Adamantium Black instead of Dark Gunmetal?

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 Dark Gunmetal on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Adamantium Black

Other Reaper paints close to Dark Gunmetal

All matches: Adamantium Black equivalents · Dark Gunmetal equivalents

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