What is the difference between Field Grey Base #2 (Grey Uniform) and Mechanicus Standard Grey?

ΔE 12 (fair). Swatch colours are estimates.

Field Grey Base #2 (Grey Uniform) vs Mechanicus Standard Grey

Field Grey Base #2 (Grey Uniform)

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Figure Series
Code: AK11423
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #393f34 (estimate)

Mechanicus Standard Grey

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Base
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #3a4048 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Our swatches for the two are almost the same.

Can I use Mechanicus Standard Grey instead of Field Grey Base #2 (Grey Uniform)?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). The swatches are almost the same.

Can I use Field Grey Base #2 (Grey Uniform) instead of Mechanicus Standard 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 Field Grey Base #2 (Grey Uniform) on the colour wheel See Mechanicus Standard Grey on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Field Grey Base #2 (Grey Uniform)

Field Grey Base #2 (Grey Uniform) vs Skavenblight DingeColour: Layer · ΔE 7, close · closer than Mechanicus Standard Grey
Field Grey Base #2 (Grey Uniform) vs Dryad BarkColour: Base · ΔE 10, close · closer than Mechanicus Standard Grey
Field Grey Base #2 (Grey Uniform) vs Eshin GreyColour: Layer · ΔE 10, close · closer than Mechanicus Standard Grey

Other AK Interactive paints close to Mechanicus Standard Grey

Mechanicus Standard Grey vs Deep Sea Blue (AK11864)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Field Grey Base #2 (Grey Uniform)
Mechanicus Standard Grey vs RLM 66 (1938) (AK11819)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Field Grey Base #2 (Grey Uniform)
Mechanicus Standard Grey vs Oxford (AK11188)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Field Grey Base #2 (Grey Uniform)

All matches: Field Grey Base #2 (Grey Uniform) equivalents · Mechanicus Standard Grey equivalents