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

ΔE 4 (very close). Dusty Skull is a little darker, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) vs Dusty Skull

IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey)

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

Dusty Skull

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #91856e (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 4.4, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Dusty Skull is a little darker, warmer than IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey).

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

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 4). Dusty Skull is a little darker, warmer than IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey).

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

The same difference applies the other way round: IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) is a little lighter, 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 Dusty Skull on the colour wheel

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

IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) vs Light Battle Dress (WP4051P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 5, very close
IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) vs Desert Olive Green (WP4140P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 7, close
IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) vs Canvas (WP4033P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 7, close

Other AK Interactive paints close to Dusty Skull

Dusty Skull vs RAF Camouflage Beige (Hemp) BS381C/389 (AK11856)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 6, close
Dusty Skull vs Medium Sea Grey (AK11014)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 6, close
Dusty Skull vs RLM 63 (AK11816)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 7, close

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