RAF Camouflage (Barley) Grey BS381C/626 vs Cadre Grey

RAF Camouflage (Barley) Grey BS381C/626

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen Air Series
Code
AK11854
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#979d9d (estimate)

Cadre Grey

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#8a9298 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.4, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Cadre Grey is a little darker than RAF Camouflage (Barley) Grey BS381C/626.

Can I use Cadre Grey instead of RAF Camouflage (Barley) Grey BS381C/626?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Cadre Grey is a little darker than RAF Camouflage (Barley) Grey BS381C/626.

Can I use RAF Camouflage (Barley) Grey BS381C/626 instead of Cadre Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: RAF Camouflage (Barley) Grey BS381C/626 is a little lighter.

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 RAF Camouflage (Barley) Grey BS381C/626 on the colour wheel See Cadre Grey on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to RAF Camouflage (Barley) Grey BS381C/626

Other AK Interactive paints close to Cadre Grey

All matches: RAF Camouflage (Barley) Grey BS381C/626 equivalents · Cadre Grey equivalents

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