What is the difference between Strong Grey and Aggressor Gray?

ΔE 7 (close). Aggressor Gray is more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Strong Grey vs Aggressor Gray

Strong Grey

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

Aggressor Gray

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.274
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #6f757d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Aggressor Gray is more muted than Strong Grey.

Can I use Aggressor Gray instead of Strong Grey?

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

Can I use Strong Grey instead of Aggressor Gray?

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 Aggressor Gray on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Strong Grey

Strong Grey vs Ocean Gray (71.273)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Aggressor Gray
Strong Grey vs Grey Blue (70.943)Model Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Aggressor Gray
Strong Grey vs Neutral Gray (71.051)Model Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Aggressor Gray

Other AK Interactive paints close to Aggressor Gray

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

All matches: Strong Grey equivalents · Aggressor Gray equivalents