Decayed Metal: equivalents & matches
Scale75 · Metal n' Alchemy Copper Series · SC87. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #5A5349
finish metallic
type layer
family Brown
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.
Army Painter
Broadsword Silver
ΔE 4.4 · close match
AK Interactive
Gun Metal
ΔE 5.6 · noticeable difference
Vallejo
Rusty Metal
ΔE 7.1 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Bronze
ΔE 9.4 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Bitz O' Tin
ΔE 10.1 · different color
Citadel
Iron Warriors
ΔE 10.6 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Army Painter equivalent of Decayed Metal?
The closest Army Painter match for Scale75 Decayed Metal is Broadsword Silver (Speedpaint Set 2.0) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.4 (close match).
What color is Decayed Metal?
Decayed Metal is a metallic brown miniature paint from Scale75 (Metal n' Alchemy Copper Series), code SC87. Its screen color is approximately #5A5349 with a metallic finish.