Bronze vs Obsidian Black

Bronze

Brand
Tamiya
Range
X Gloss Acrylic
Code
X-33
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#816c6b (estimate)

Obsidian Black

Brand
Vallejo
Range
True Metallic Metal
Code
77.140 Base
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#4b4d4d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Obsidian Black is noticeably darker, more muted than Bronze.

Can I use Obsidian Black instead of Bronze?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Obsidian Black is noticeably darker, more muted than Bronze.

Can I use Bronze instead of Obsidian Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Bronze is noticeably lighter, 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 Bronze on the colour wheel See Obsidian Black on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Bronze

Other Tamiya paints close to Obsidian Black

All matches: Bronze equivalents · Obsidian Black equivalents

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