RAF Extra Dark Sea Grey BS381C/640 vs Crow Hue

RAF Extra Dark Sea Grey BS381C/640

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen Air Series
Code
AK11850
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#4f565e (estimate)

Crow Hue

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#3a464a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.1, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Crow Hue is a little darker than RAF Extra Dark Sea Grey BS381C/640.

Can I use Crow Hue instead of RAF Extra Dark Sea Grey BS381C/640?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Crow Hue is a little darker than RAF Extra Dark Sea Grey BS381C/640.

Can I use RAF Extra Dark Sea Grey BS381C/640 instead of Crow Hue?

The same difference applies the other way round: RAF Extra Dark Sea Grey BS381C/640 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 Extra Dark Sea Grey BS381C/640 on the colour wheel See Crow Hue on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to RAF Extra Dark Sea Grey BS381C/640

Other AK Interactive paints close to Crow Hue

All matches: RAF Extra Dark Sea Grey BS381C/640 equivalents · Crow Hue equivalents

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