German Grey vs Eshin Grey

German Grey

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
AK Quick Gen
Code
AK17071
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#505864 (estimate)

Eshin Grey

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

How close are they?

ΔE 9.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Eshin Grey is a little darker, more muted than German Grey.

Can I use Eshin Grey instead of German Grey?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Eshin Grey is a little darker, more muted than German Grey.

Can I use German Grey instead of Eshin Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: German Grey is a little 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 German Grey on the colour wheel See Eshin Grey on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to German Grey

Other AK Interactive paints close to Eshin Grey

All matches: German Grey equivalents · Eshin Grey equivalents

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