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NATURAL STEEL · AK Interactive · ΔE 7.74
Iron Hands Steel · Citadel (Games Workshop) · ΔE 4.74
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NATURAL STEEL · AK Interactive · ΔE 7.74
Iron Hands Steel · Citadel (Games Workshop) · ΔE 4.74
| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Iron Hands Steel | 4.74 | Good |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Dheneb Stone | 4.92 | Good |
| AK Interactive | NATURAL STEEL | 7.74 | Acceptable |
| AK Interactive | SKY GREY | 7.96 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Fortress Grey | 8.69 | Acceptable |
| Vallejo Game Color | Rosy Flesh (72.100) | 8.92 | Acceptable |
| Vallejo Model Color | Light Grey (70.990) | 9.04 | Acceptable |
| Army Painter | Pearl Skin | 6.07 | Acceptable |
As a layer paint, this colour is formulated for translucency and smooth transitions over an existing basecoat. Neutral grey colours bridge the gap between black and white, used for stone, armour, and gradual highlights.
The closest Canoptek Alloy equivalent is NATURAL STEEL (AK Interactive) (ΔE 7.7).
Canoptek Alloy is a layer from Citadel (Games Workshop), commonly used for armour plates, cloth, and trim work.
This paint is typically used for:
Apply it over a suitable primer and build layers gradually. Coverage sits around medium, so two thin coats usually give a more stable finish than one heavy pass, especially over a dark primer.
Consider the following when working with this paint:
A good equivalent should remain stable after shading and highlighting. Test this alternative on the same primer and in the same recipe before switching a whole unit.
For best results with Canoptek Alloy on Warhammer and other miniature projects:
Even small differences can become visible on a finished miniature. This match may behave differently on textured surfaces like cloth, fur, and metal trim once the full recipe is applied.
Choosing the right Canoptek Alloy equivalent or substitute keeps your scheme consistent from the test model to the full army. Use this comparison to weigh the closest Vallejo, Army Painter, and other cross-brand options before repainting a whole squad.
A useful paint guide should connect colour accuracy, handling, and recipe context in one place.
Use Canoptek Alloy as your main layer colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has medium coverage. Thin it only very lightly. Good companion colours include Leadbelcher, Nuln Oil, Ironbreaker and Warpstone Glow.
Do not force the basecoat into an NMM-style finish. It behaves much better in a standard layered workflow.
Use Canoptek Alloy as your main layer colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has medium coverage. Thin it only very lightly. Good companion colours include Leadbelcher, Nuln Oil, Ironbreaker and Warpstone Glow.
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
Do not force the basecoat into an NMM-style finish. It behaves much better in a standard layered workflow.