Iron Hands Steel: equivalents & matches
Citadel · Base. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #B2A79F
finish metallic
type base
family Grey
Updated 17 July 2026
Closest equivalents in other brands
ΔE2000 color distance:0-2 nearly identical2-5 close match6-10 noticeable difference10+ different color
Screen preview: paint swatches on screen are approximate: finish, lighting, night-mode filters and display calibration all change what you see. Use them to compare relative differences, then confirm with the physical paint when finish and final appearance matter.
AK Interactive
Natural Steel
ΔE 5.0 · close match
Vallejo
Pale Burnt Metal
ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference
Army Painter
Shining Silver
ΔE 6.0 · noticeable difference
Scale75
White Alchemy
ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
White Gold
ΔE 8.2 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Ironclad Silver
ΔE 8.5 · noticeable difference
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Natural Steel · AK11210
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Frequently asked questions
What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Iron Hands Steel?
The closest AK Interactive match for Citadel Iron Hands Steel is Natural Steel (AK11210, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 5.0 (close match).
What color is Iron Hands Steel?
Iron Hands Steel is a metallic grey miniature paint from Citadel (Base). Its screen color is approximately #B2A79F with a metallic finish.