French Army Grey-Blue vs Grey Castle

French Army Grey-Blue

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen AFV Series
Code
AK11365
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#888b86 (estimate)

Grey Castle

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#9b9a8f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Grey Castle is a little lighter than French Army Grey-Blue.

Can I use Grey Castle instead of French Army Grey-Blue?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Grey Castle is a little lighter than French Army Grey-Blue.

Can I use French Army Grey-Blue instead of Grey Castle?

The same difference applies the other way round: French Army Grey-Blue is a little darker.

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 French Army Grey-Blue on the colour wheel See Grey Castle on the colour wheel

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