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

Celestra Grey

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#8a9aa8 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Celestra Grey is more saturated than RAF Camouflage (Barley) Grey BS381C/626.

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

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Celestra Grey is more saturated than RAF Camouflage (Barley) Grey BS381C/626.

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

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

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

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

Other AK Interactive paints close to Celestra Grey

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

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