Heavy Metal: equivalents & matches
Scale75 · Metal n' Alchemy Steel Series · SC65. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #696C6D
finish metallic
type layer
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.
Two Thin Coats
Sir Coates Silver
ΔE 1.7 · nearly identical
Army Painter
Plate Mail Metal
ΔE 2.1 · close match
Vallejo
Gunmetal Grey
ΔE 3.4 · close match
Citadel
Iron Warriors
ΔE 3.4 · close match
AK Interactive
Dark Aluminium
ΔE 5.2 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Bronze
ΔE 10.7 · different color
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Sir Coates Silver
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Heavy Metal?
The closest Two Thin Coats match for Scale75 Heavy Metal is Sir Coates Silver (Wave 1) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.7 (nearly identical).
What color is Heavy Metal?
Heavy Metal is a metallic grey miniature paint from Scale75 (Metal n' Alchemy Steel Series), code SC65. Its screen color is approximately #696C6D with a metallic finish.