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

ΔE 11 (fair). Typhon Ash is more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) vs Typhon Ash

IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey)

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

Typhon Ash

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #8a8a82 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Typhon Ash is more muted than IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey).

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

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Typhon Ash is more muted than IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey).

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

The same difference applies the other way round: IJN J3 SP (Amber 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 SP (Amber Grey) on the colour wheel See Typhon Ash on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey)

IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) vs Rakarth FleshColour: Base · ΔE 9, close · closer than Typhon Ash
IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) vs Underhive AshColour: Dry · ΔE 9, close · closer than Typhon Ash
IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) vs Baneblade BrownColour: Layer · ΔE 14, fair

Other AK Interactive paints close to Typhon Ash

Typhon Ash vs French Army Grey-Blue (AK11365)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 2, very close · closer than IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey)
Typhon Ash vs IJN J3 Hai-iro (Grey) (AK11891)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey)
Typhon Ash vs Aggressor Grey FS 36251 (AK11885)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 6, close · closer than IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey)

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