F-15 Dark Grey (Mod Eagle) FS 36176 vs Ocean Gray

How close are they?

ΔE 5.5, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Ocean Gray is a little darker than F-15 Dark Grey (Mod Eagle) FS 36176.

✓ AK 3rd Generation equivalence chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Ocean Gray instead of F-15 Dark Grey (Mod Eagle) FS 36176?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Ocean Gray is a little darker than F-15 Dark Grey (Mod Eagle) FS 36176.

Can I use F-15 Dark Grey (Mod Eagle) FS 36176 instead of Ocean Gray?

The same difference applies the other way round: F-15 Dark Grey (Mod Eagle) FS 36176 is a little lighter.

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.