What is the difference between Pale Grey and Longbeard Grey?

ΔE 8 (close). Longbeard Grey is a little lighter. Swatch colours are estimates.

Pale Grey vs Longbeard Grey

Pale Grey

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Standard
Code: AK11013
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #a3a8ad (estimate)

Longbeard Grey

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Dry
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #b0b0a8 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Longbeard Grey is a little lighter than Pale Grey.

Can I use Longbeard Grey instead of Pale Grey?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Longbeard Grey is a little lighter than Pale Grey.

Can I use Pale Grey instead of Longbeard Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Pale Grey 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 Pale Grey on the colour wheel See Longbeard Grey on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Pale Grey

Pale Grey vs Grey SeerColour: Base · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Longbeard Grey
Pale Grey vs Celestra GreyColour: Base · ΔE 9, close
Pale Grey vs Administratum GreyColour: Layer · ΔE 10, close

Other AK Interactive paints close to Longbeard Grey

Longbeard Grey vs RAF Light Aircraft Grey BS381C/627 (AK11853)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 1, very close · closer than Pale Grey
Longbeard Grey vs Light Gull Grey FS 16440 (AK11866)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 1, very close · closer than Pale Grey
Longbeard Grey vs Sky Grey (AK11012)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Pale Grey

All matches: Pale Grey equivalents · Longbeard Grey equivalents