Light Grey Shadow vs Grey Seer

Light Grey Shadow

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
AK Quick Gen
Code
AK17039
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#978c92 (estimate)

Grey Seer

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#a8a8b0 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Grey Seer is a little lighter than Light Grey Shadow.

Can I use Grey Seer instead of Light Grey Shadow?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Grey Seer is a little lighter than Light Grey Shadow.

Can I use Light Grey Shadow instead of Grey Seer?

The same difference applies the other way round: Light Grey Shadow is a little darker.

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 Light Grey Shadow on the colour wheel See Grey Seer on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Light Grey Shadow

Other AK Interactive paints close to Grey Seer

All matches: Light Grey Shadow equivalents · Grey Seer equivalents

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