What is the difference between RAF Ocean Grey and Uniform Grey?

ΔE 8 (close). Uniform Grey is a little lighter. Swatch colours are estimates.

RAF Ocean Grey vs Uniform Grey

RAF Ocean Grey

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11842
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #5d686a (estimate)

Uniform Grey

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #727880 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.1, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Uniform Grey is a little lighter than RAF Ocean Grey.

Can I use Uniform Grey instead of RAF Ocean Grey?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Uniform Grey is a little lighter than RAF Ocean Grey.

Can I use RAF Ocean Grey instead of Uniform Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: RAF Ocean Grey is a little darker.

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 Ocean Grey on the colour wheel See Uniform Grey on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to RAF Ocean Grey

RAF Ocean Grey vs Regiment GreyWarpaints Air · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Uniform Grey
RAF Ocean Grey vs Bramble Grove (Vol. 3)John Blanche Vol. 1-4 · ΔE 9, close
RAF Ocean Grey vs Uniform GreyWarpaints Air · ΔE 10, close

Other AK Interactive paints close to Uniform Grey

Uniform Grey vs RAF Dark Camouflage Grey BS381C/629 (AK11855)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 1, very close · closer than RAF Ocean Grey
Uniform Grey vs F-15 Dark Grey (Mod Eagle) FS 36176 (AK11883)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 2, very close · closer than RAF Ocean Grey
Uniform Grey vs Ash Grey (AK11024)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RAF Ocean Grey

All matches: RAF Ocean Grey equivalents · Uniform Grey equivalents