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Natural Steel (70.864) · Vallejo Model Color · ΔE 5.62
Tinny Tin (72.060) · Vallejo Game Color · ΔE 3.82
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Natural Steel (70.864) · Vallejo Model Color · ΔE 5.62
Tinny Tin (72.060) · Vallejo Game Color · ΔE 3.82
| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vallejo Game Color | Tinny Tin (72.060) | 3.82 | Good |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Leadbelcher | 4.61 | Good |
| Vallejo Model Color | Natural Steel (70.864) | 5.62 | Acceptable |
| Green Stuff World | Tinmetal Grey | 7.29 | Acceptable |
| Scale75 | Speed Metal | 7.53 | Acceptable |
| AK Interactive | True Metal Steel | 9.57 | Acceptable |
| Vallejo Game Color | Chainmail Silver (72.054) | 9.82 | Acceptable |
| Army Painter | Shining Silver | 3.90 | Good |
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 Ironbreaker equivalent is Natural Steel (70.864) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.6).
Ironbreaker 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 Ironbreaker 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 Ironbreaker 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 Ironbreaker 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, Runefang Steel and Agrax Earthshade.
Avoid using it for NMM-style highlights.
Use Ironbreaker 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, Runefang Steel and Agrax Earthshade.
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
Avoid using it for NMM-style highlights.