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

ΔE 6 (close). Cement Grey is more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

IJN J3 Hai-iro (Grey) vs Cement 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)

Cement Grey

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.045
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #828e7b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.5, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Cement Grey is more saturated than IJN J3 Hai-iro (Grey).

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

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). Cement Grey is more saturated than IJN J3 Hai-iro (Grey).

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

The same difference applies the other way round: IJN J3 Hai-iro (Grey) is more muted.

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 Cement Grey on the colour wheel

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

IJN J3 Hai-iro (Grey) vs IJN Medium Grey (71.312)Model Air · ΔE 1, very close · closer than Cement Grey
IJN J3 Hai-iro (Grey) vs Grey Blue RLM84 (71.103)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Cement Grey
IJN J3 Hai-iro (Grey) vs M495 Light Gray (71.298)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Cement Grey

Other AK Interactive paints close to Cement Grey

Cement Grey vs WWI German Fokker Grey (AK11801)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 3, very close · closer than IJN J3 Hai-iro (Grey)
Cement Grey vs Faded Green (AK11135)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 5, very close · closer than IJN J3 Hai-iro (Grey)
Cement Grey vs RAF Cockpit Grey-Green (AK11847)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 7, close

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