RAF Medium Sea Grey BS381C/637 vs Celestra Grey

RAF Medium Sea Grey BS381C/637

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen Air Series
Code
AK11843
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#818c92 (estimate)

Celestra Grey

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

How close are they?

ΔE 7.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Celestra Grey is a little lighter, more saturated than RAF Medium Sea Grey BS381C/637.

Can I use Celestra Grey instead of RAF Medium Sea Grey BS381C/637?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Celestra Grey is a little lighter, more saturated than RAF Medium Sea Grey BS381C/637.

Can I use RAF Medium Sea Grey BS381C/637 instead of Celestra Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: RAF Medium Sea Grey BS381C/637 is a little darker, 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 Medium Sea Grey BS381C/637 on the colour wheel See Celestra Grey on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to RAF Medium Sea Grey BS381C/637

Other AK Interactive paints close to Celestra Grey

All matches: RAF Medium Sea Grey BS381C/637 equivalents · Celestra Grey equivalents

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