What is the difference between Dark Sea Grey and Uniform Grey?

ΔE 8 (close). Swatch colours are estimates.

Dark Sea Grey vs Uniform Grey

Dark Sea Grey

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Standard
Code: AK11015
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #71726e (estimate)

Uniform Grey

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #727880 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Our swatches for the two are almost the same.

Can I use Uniform Grey instead of Dark Sea 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 Dark Sea Grey instead of Uniform 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 Dark Sea Grey on the colour wheel See Uniform Grey on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Dark Sea Grey

Dark Sea Grey vs Regiment GreyWarpaints Air · ΔE 10, fair
Dark Sea Grey vs Uniform GreyWarpaints Air · ΔE 11, fair
Dark Sea Grey vs Bramble Grove (Vol. 3)John Blanche Vol. 1-4 · ΔE 13, fair

Other AK Interactive paints close to Uniform Grey

Uniform Grey vs RAF Dark Camouflage Grey BS381C/629 (AK11855)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 1, very close · closer than Dark Sea Grey
Uniform Grey vs F-15 Dark Grey (Mod Eagle) FS 36176 (AK11883)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Dark Sea Grey
Uniform Grey vs Ash Grey (AK11024)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Dark Sea Grey

All matches: Dark Sea Grey equivalents · Uniform Grey equivalents