English Grey vs Eshin Grey

English Grey

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen Standard
Code
AK11020
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#646861 (estimate)

Eshin Grey

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#4a4a4a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Eshin Grey is noticeably darker, more muted than English Grey.

Can I use Eshin Grey instead of English Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Eshin Grey is noticeably darker, more muted than English Grey.

Can I use English Grey instead of Eshin Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: English Grey is noticeably lighter, more saturated.

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 English Grey on the colour wheel See Eshin Grey on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to English Grey

Other AK Interactive paints close to Eshin Grey

All matches: English Grey equivalents · Eshin Grey equivalents

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