US Army Helo Drab FS 34031 vs Mechanicus Standard Grey

US Army Helo Drab FS 34031

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen Air Series
Code
AK11872
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#474843 (estimate)

Mechanicus Standard Grey

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#3a4048 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.3, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Mechanicus Standard Grey is a little darker than US Army Helo Drab FS 34031.

Can I use Mechanicus Standard Grey instead of US Army Helo Drab FS 34031?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Mechanicus Standard Grey is a little darker than US Army Helo Drab FS 34031.

Can I use US Army Helo Drab FS 34031 instead of Mechanicus Standard Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: US Army Helo Drab FS 34031 is a little lighter.

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 US Army Helo Drab FS 34031 on the colour wheel See Mechanicus Standard Grey on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to US Army Helo Drab FS 34031

Other AK Interactive paints close to Mechanicus Standard Grey

All matches: US Army Helo Drab FS 34031 equivalents · Mechanicus Standard Grey equivalents

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