Bright Gun Metal vs Obsidian Black

Bright Gun Metal

Brand
Tamiya
Range
PS Spray (polycarbonate)
Code
PS-63
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#75848b (estimate)

Obsidian Black

Brand
Vallejo
Range
True Metallic Metal
Code
77.120 Light
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#a7a8a8 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Obsidian Black is noticeably lighter, more muted than Bright Gun Metal.

Can I use Obsidian Black instead of Bright Gun Metal?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Obsidian Black is noticeably lighter, more muted than Bright Gun Metal.

Can I use Bright Gun Metal instead of Obsidian Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Bright Gun Metal is noticeably darker, more saturated.

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 Bright Gun Metal on the colour wheel See Obsidian Black on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Bright Gun Metal

Other Tamiya paints close to Obsidian Black

All matches: Bright Gun Metal equivalents · Obsidian Black equivalents

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