Plate Armour: equivalents & matches
Two Thin Coats · Wave 1. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #8D9092
finish metallic
type color
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.
Citadel
Ironbreaker
ΔE 2.0 · close match
Vallejo
Dark Aluminium
ΔE 2.3 · close match
Army Painter
Plate Mail Metal
ΔE 2.3 · close match
Scale75
Speed Metal
ΔE 3.3 · close match
Pro Acryl
Silver
ΔE 4.8 · close match
AK Interactive
Gun Metal -88-
ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Citadel equivalent of Plate Armour?
The closest Citadel match for Two Thin Coats Plate Armour is Ironbreaker (Layer) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.0 (close match).
What color is Plate Armour?
Plate Armour is a metallic grey miniature paint from Two Thin Coats (Wave 1). Its screen color is approximately #8D9092 with a metallic finish.