What is the difference between IJN J3 Hai-iro (Grey) and Ash Grey?

ΔE 7 (close). Ash Grey is more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

IJN J3 Hai-iro (Grey) vs Ash Grey

IJN J3 Hai-iro (Grey)

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11891
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #909388 (estimate)

Ash Grey

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #8f9294 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.3, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Ash Grey is more muted than IJN J3 Hai-iro (Grey).

Can I use Ash Grey instead of IJN J3 Hai-iro (Grey)?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Ash Grey is more muted than IJN J3 Hai-iro (Grey).

Can I use IJN J3 Hai-iro (Grey) instead of Ash Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: IJN J3 Hai-iro (Grey) 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 IJN J3 Hai-iro (Grey) on the colour wheel See Ash Grey on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to IJN J3 Hai-iro (Grey)

IJN J3 Hai-iro (Grey) vs Grey CastleWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Ash Grey
IJN J3 Hai-iro (Grey) vs Combat FatiguesWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Ash Grey
IJN J3 Hai-iro (Grey) vs Desert Olive Green (WP4140P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 7, close · closer than Ash Grey

Other AK Interactive paints close to Ash Grey

Ash Grey vs Medium Grey FS 36270 (AK11886)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than IJN J3 Hai-iro (Grey)
Ash Grey vs RAF Camouflage (Barley) Grey BS381C/626 (AK11854)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than IJN J3 Hai-iro (Grey)
Ash Grey vs White Shadow (AK17043)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 4, very close · closer than IJN J3 Hai-iro (Grey)

All matches: IJN J3 Hai-iro (Grey) equivalents · Ash Grey equivalents