M-485 Blue-Grey vs Bramble Grove

M-485 Blue-Grey

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen Air Series
Code
AK11865
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#72858b (estimate)

Bramble Grove

Brand
Army Painter
Range
John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code
Vol. 3
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#56787a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Bramble Grove is a little darker, more saturated than M-485 Blue-Grey.

Can I use Bramble Grove instead of M-485 Blue-Grey?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Bramble Grove is a little darker, more saturated than M-485 Blue-Grey.

Can I use M-485 Blue-Grey instead of Bramble Grove?

The same difference applies the other way round: M-485 Blue-Grey is a little lighter, more muted.

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.

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