Russian Uniform Lights vs Dirty Grey

How close are they?

ΔE 10.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dirty Grey is a little lighter, warmer than Russian Uniform Lights.

Can I use Dirty Grey instead of Russian Uniform Lights?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Dirty Grey is a little lighter, warmer than Russian Uniform Lights.

Can I use Russian Uniform Lights instead of Dirty Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Russian Uniform Lights is a little darker, cooler.

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.