IJA #3 Hairanshoku (Grey Indigo) vs Regiment Grey

IJA #3 Hairanshoku (Grey Indigo)

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen Air Series
Code
AK11900
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#4a5d5b (estimate)

Regiment Grey

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

How close are they?

ΔE 8.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Our swatches for the two are almost the same.

Can I use Regiment Grey instead of IJA #3 Hairanshoku (Grey Indigo)?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). The swatches are almost the same.

Can I use IJA #3 Hairanshoku (Grey Indigo) instead of Regiment Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round.

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 IJA #3 Hairanshoku (Grey Indigo) on the colour wheel See Regiment Grey on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to IJA #3 Hairanshoku (Grey Indigo)

Other AK Interactive paints close to Regiment Grey

All matches: IJA #3 Hairanshoku (Grey Indigo) equivalents · Regiment Grey equivalents

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