Tamiya Metallic Blue is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 69 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. The digital color reference is a moderate, mid-tone metallic silver leaning cool. Limited catalog matches do not establish that the original paint has no physical equivalent.
Cobalt Metal equivalents in other ranges
The catalog has no same-type candidate scoring at least 78% for Cobalt Metal. Broader catalog coverage or a physical test may reveal options the digital table misses.
The stored swatch for Tamiya Metallic Blue is clearly cooler and more saturated than the swatch for Cobalt Metal. This is a digital comparison; check the actual paints before changing a recipe.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
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Found in 0 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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What is the closest equivalent to The Army Painter Cobalt Metal?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Tamiya Metallic Blue at 69% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What finish is Cobalt Metal?
The catalog classifies Cobalt Metal as metallic, with its digital swatch in the silver family. A flat digital color cannot represent metallic reflection or flake appearance. Check the actual product before substituting another metallic or a standard paint.