RAF Extra Dark Sea Grey BS381C/640 vs Anthracite Grey

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)

Anthracite Grey

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Air
Code
71.052
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#44494f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.6, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Anthracite Grey is a little darker than RAF Extra Dark Sea Grey BS381C/640.

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

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Anthracite Grey is a little darker than RAF Extra Dark Sea Grey BS381C/640.

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

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 Anthracite Grey on the colour wheel

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

Other AK Interactive paints close to Anthracite Grey

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

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