Reddish Grey vs Tundra Taupe

Reddish Grey

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen Standard
Code
AK11017
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#6f6451 (estimate)

Tundra Taupe

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#52533b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Tundra Taupe is a little darker, cooler than Reddish Grey.

Can I use Tundra Taupe instead of Reddish Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Tundra Taupe is a little darker, cooler than Reddish Grey.

Can I use Reddish Grey instead of Tundra Taupe?

The same difference applies the other way round: Reddish Grey is a little lighter, warmer.

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 Reddish Grey on the colour wheel See Tundra Taupe on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Reddish Grey

Other AK Interactive paints close to Tundra Taupe

All matches: Reddish Grey equivalents · Tundra Taupe equivalents

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