What is the difference between Grey Shadow and London Grey?

ΔE 8 (close). London Grey is more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Grey Shadow vs London Grey

Grey Shadow

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

London Grey

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.836
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #606165 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. London Grey is more muted than Grey Shadow.

Can I use London Grey instead of Grey Shadow?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). London Grey is more muted than Grey Shadow.

Can I use Grey Shadow instead of London Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Grey Shadow is 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 Grey Shadow on the colour wheel See London Grey on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Grey Shadow

Grey Shadow vs Lavender Grey (70.774)Model Color · ΔE 6, close · closer than London Grey
Grey Shadow vs Mahogany Brown (70.846)Model Color · ΔE 9, close
Grey Shadow vs Dark Sea Grey (70.991)Model Color · ΔE 10, close

Other AK Interactive paints close to London Grey

London Grey vs Field Grey (AK17072)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Grey Shadow
London Grey vs Medium Gunship Grey FS 36118 (AK11881)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Grey Shadow
London Grey vs RAF Dark Sea Grey BS381C/638 (AK11851)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Grey Shadow

All matches: Grey Shadow equivalents · London Grey equivalents