What is the difference between Grey Shadow and Necromancer Cloak?

ΔE 10 (close). Necromancer Cloak is a little darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Grey Shadow vs Necromancer Cloak

Grey Shadow

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: AK Quick Gen
Code: AK17040
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #6d5c64 (estimate)

Necromancer Cloak

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Legacy
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #535663 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Necromancer Cloak is a little darker, cooler than Grey Shadow.

Can I use Necromancer Cloak instead of Grey Shadow?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Necromancer Cloak is a little darker, cooler than Grey Shadow.

Can I use Grey Shadow instead of Necromancer Cloak?

The same difference applies the other way round: Grey Shadow is a little lighter, warmer.

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 Shadow on the colour wheel See Necromancer Cloak on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Grey Shadow

Grey Shadow vs Regiment GreyWarpaints Air · ΔE 10, close · closer than Necromancer Cloak
Grey Shadow vs Deep GreyWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 10, close
Grey Shadow vs Onyx SkinWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 12, fair

Other AK Interactive paints close to Necromancer Cloak

Necromancer Cloak vs German Grey (AK17071)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Grey Shadow
Necromancer Cloak vs RAF Extra Dark Sea Grey BS381C/640 (AK11850)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Grey Shadow
Necromancer Cloak vs WWI French Artillery Grey (AK11303)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Grey Shadow

All matches: Grey Shadow equivalents · Necromancer Cloak equivalents