Ancient Bronze vs Brass

Ancient Bronze

Brand
Reaper
Range
MSP Metallics
Code
09049
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#785337 (estimate)

Brass

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

How close are they?

ΔE 13.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Brass is noticeably darker than Ancient Bronze.

Can I use Brass instead of Ancient Bronze?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Brass is noticeably darker than Ancient Bronze.

Can I use Ancient Bronze instead of Brass?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ancient Bronze is noticeably lighter.

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 Ancient Bronze on the colour wheel See Brass on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Ancient Bronze

Other Reaper paints close to Brass

All matches: Ancient Bronze equivalents · Brass equivalents

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