French Blue vs Russ Grey

French Blue

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen Standard
Code
AK11166
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#8192a6 (estimate)

Russ Grey

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#5a7a9a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Russ Grey is a little darker, more saturated than French Blue.

Can I use Russ Grey instead of French Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Russ Grey is a little darker, more saturated than French Blue.

Can I use French Blue instead of Russ Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: French Blue is a little lighter, more muted.

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 Blue on the colour wheel See Russ Grey on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to French Blue

Other AK Interactive paints close to Russ Grey

All matches: French Blue equivalents · Russ Grey equivalents

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