What is the difference between Strong Grey and Uniform Grey?

ΔE 7 (close). Uniform Grey is more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Strong Grey vs Uniform Grey

Strong Grey

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: AK Quick Gen
Code: AK17044
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #657184 (estimate)

Uniform Grey

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

How close are they?

ΔE 7.4, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Uniform Grey is more muted than Strong Grey.

Can I use Uniform Grey instead of Strong Grey?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Uniform Grey is more muted than Strong Grey.

Can I use Strong Grey instead of Uniform Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Strong Grey is more saturated.

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 Strong Grey on the colour wheel See Uniform Grey on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Strong Grey

Strong Grey vs Uniform GreyWarpaints Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Uniform Grey
Strong Grey vs Regiment GreyWarpaints Air · ΔE 9, close
Strong Grey vs Tanker Grey (WP4047P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 10, fair

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 Strong Grey
Uniform Grey vs F-15 Dark Grey (Mod Eagle) FS 36176 (AK11883)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Strong Grey
Uniform Grey vs Ash Grey (AK11024)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Strong Grey

All matches: Strong Grey equivalents · Uniform Grey equivalents