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

ΔE 6 (close). Swatch colours are estimates.

IJN J3 Hai-iro (Grey) vs Administratum 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)

Administratum Grey

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #8a9090 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.4, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Our swatches for the two are almost the same.

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

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). The swatches are almost the same.

Can I use IJN J3 Hai-iro (Grey) instead of Administratum 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 IJN J3 Hai-iro (Grey) on the colour wheel See Administratum Grey on the colour wheel

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

IJN J3 Hai-iro (Grey) vs Typhon AshColour: Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Administratum Grey
IJN J3 Hai-iro (Grey) vs Administratum GreyColour: Layer · ΔE 6, close
IJN J3 Hai-iro (Grey) vs Rakarth FleshColour: Base · ΔE 8, close

Other AK Interactive paints close to Administratum Grey

Administratum Grey vs Medium Grey FS 36270 (AK11886)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 3, very close · closer than IJN J3 Hai-iro (Grey)
Administratum Grey vs French Army Grey-Blue (AK11365)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than IJN J3 Hai-iro (Grey)
Administratum Grey vs RAF Medium Sea Grey BS381C/637 (AK11843)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than IJN J3 Hai-iro (Grey)

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