What is the difference between Basalt Grey and Regiment Grey?

ΔE 8 (close). Swatch colours are estimates.

Basalt Grey vs Regiment Grey

Basalt Grey

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Standard
Code: AK11021
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #545c58 (estimate)

Regiment Grey

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #5a6068 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Our swatches for the two are almost the same.

Can I use Regiment Grey instead of Basalt Grey?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). The swatches are almost the same.

Can I use Basalt Grey instead of Regiment Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.

See Basalt Grey on the colour wheel See Regiment Grey on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Basalt Grey

Basalt Grey vs Mid Feldgrau (WP4044P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 9, close
Basalt Grey vs Crow HueWarpaints Air · ΔE 11, fair
Basalt Grey vs Deep GreyWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 11, fair

Other AK Interactive paints close to Regiment Grey

Regiment Grey vs Medium Gunship Grey FS 36118 (AK11881)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 1, very close · closer than Basalt Grey
Regiment Grey vs German Grey (AK17071)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Basalt Grey
Regiment Grey vs RAF Extra Dark Sea Grey BS381C/640 (AK11850)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Basalt Grey

All matches: Basalt Grey equivalents · Regiment Grey equivalents