What is the difference between Grey Blue and Regiment Grey?

ΔE 9 (close). Regiment Grey is a little darker. Swatch colours are estimates.

Grey Blue vs Regiment Grey

Grey Blue

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Figure Series
Code: AK11426
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #6a7374 (estimate)

Regiment Grey

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #5a6068 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.5, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Regiment Grey is a little darker than Grey Blue.

Can I use Regiment Grey instead of Grey Blue?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Regiment Grey is a little darker than Grey Blue.

Can I use Grey Blue instead of Regiment Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Grey Blue 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.

See Grey Blue on the colour wheel See Regiment Grey on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Grey Blue

Grey Blue vs Uniform GreyWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Regiment Grey
Grey Blue vs Uniform GreyWarpaints Air · ΔE 8, close · closer than Regiment Grey
Grey Blue vs Bramble Grove (Vol. 3)John Blanche Vol. 1-4 · ΔE 9, close

Other AK Interactive paints close to Regiment Grey

Regiment Grey vs Medium Gunship Grey FS 36118 (AK11881)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 1, very close · closer than Grey Blue
Regiment Grey vs German Grey (AK17071)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Grey Blue
Regiment Grey vs RAF Extra Dark Sea Grey BS381C/640 (AK11850)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Grey Blue

All matches: Grey Blue equivalents · Regiment Grey equivalents