What is the difference between Spectrum Blue and Longbeard Grey?

ΔE 7 (close). Swatch colours are estimates.

Spectrum Blue vs Longbeard Grey

Spectrum Blue

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Standard
Code: AK11162
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #a8b7b6 (estimate)

Longbeard Grey

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Dry
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #b0b0a8 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Our swatches for the two are almost the same.

Can I use Longbeard Grey instead of Spectrum Blue?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). The swatches are almost the same.

Can I use Spectrum Blue instead of Longbeard Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round.

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 Spectrum Blue on the colour wheel See Longbeard Grey on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Spectrum Blue

Spectrum Blue vs Ulthuan GreyColour: Layer · ΔE 8, close
Spectrum Blue vs Ulthuan GreyColour: Air · ΔE 8, close
Spectrum Blue vs Grey SeerColour: Base · ΔE 9, close

Other AK Interactive paints close to Longbeard Grey

Longbeard Grey vs RAF Light Aircraft Grey BS381C/627 (AK11853)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 1, very close · closer than Spectrum Blue
Longbeard Grey vs Light Gull Grey FS 16440 (AK11866)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 1, very close · closer than Spectrum Blue
Longbeard Grey vs Sky Grey (AK11012)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Spectrum Blue

All matches: Spectrum Blue equivalents · Longbeard Grey equivalents