Metallic Gray vs Natural Steel

Metallic Gray

Brand
Tamiya
Range
XF Flat Acrylic
Code
XF-56
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#6b6f72 (estimate)

Natural Steel

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Color
Code
70.864
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#494f5a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Natural Steel is noticeably darker, more saturated than Metallic Gray.

Can I use Natural Steel instead of Metallic Gray?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Natural Steel is noticeably darker, more saturated than Metallic Gray.

Can I use Metallic Gray instead of Natural Steel?

The same difference applies the other way round: Metallic Gray is noticeably lighter, more muted.

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 Metallic Gray on the colour wheel See Natural Steel on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Metallic Gray

Other Tamiya paints close to Natural Steel

All matches: Metallic Gray equivalents · Natural Steel equivalents

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