What is the difference between IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) and Canvas?

ΔE 7 (close). Canvas is a little lighter, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) vs Canvas

IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey)

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11892
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #958f75 (estimate)

Canvas

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Historical
Code: WP4033P
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #ab9d80 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Canvas is a little lighter, warmer than IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey).

Can I use Canvas instead of IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey)?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Canvas is a little lighter, warmer than IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey).

Can I use IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) instead of Canvas?

The same difference applies the other way round: IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) is a little darker, cooler.

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 SP (Amber Grey) on the colour wheel See Canvas on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey)

IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) vs Dusty SkullWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Canvas
IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) vs Light Battle Dress (WP4051P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Canvas
IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) vs Desert Olive Green (WP4140P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 7, close · closer than Canvas

Other AK Interactive paints close to Canvas

Canvas vs Warm Grey (AK11009)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 3, very close · closer than IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey)
Canvas vs RAL 7028 Dunkelgelb Ausgabe 1944 (AK11319)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 5, very close · closer than IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey)
Canvas vs RAF Camouflage Beige (Hemp) BS381C/389 (AK11856)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 6, close · closer than IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey)

All matches: IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) equivalents · Canvas equivalents