What is the difference between IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) and M495 Light Gray?

ΔE 6 (very close). M495 Light Gray is more muted, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) vs M495 Light Gray

IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey)

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

M495 Light Gray

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.298
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #8e917f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.9, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. M495 Light Gray is more muted, cooler than IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey).

Can I use M495 Light Gray instead of IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey)?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). M495 Light Gray is more muted, cooler than IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey).

Can I use IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) instead of M495 Light Gray?

The same difference applies the other way round: IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) is more saturated, warmer.

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 M495 Light Gray on the colour wheel

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

IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) vs IDF Sand Grey (71.141)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than M495 Light Gray
IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) vs US Desert Arm. (71.122)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than M495 Light Gray
IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) vs Deck Tan (70.986)Model Color · ΔE 6, very close · closer than M495 Light Gray

Other AK Interactive paints close to M495 Light Gray

M495 Light Gray vs RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1938) (AK11811)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 3, very close · closer than IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey)
M495 Light Gray vs Medium Sea Grey (AK11014)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 3, very close · closer than IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey)
M495 Light Gray vs IJN J3 Hai-iro (Grey) (AK11891)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey)

All matches: IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) equivalents · M495 Light Gray equivalents