What is the difference between Winter Grey and Uniform Grey?

ΔE 8 (close). Uniform Grey is more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Winter Grey vs Uniform Grey

Winter Grey

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: AK Quick Gen
Code: AK17041
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #5c777d (estimate)

Uniform Grey

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

How close are they?

ΔE 8.1, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Uniform Grey is more muted than Winter Grey.

Can I use Uniform Grey instead of Winter Grey?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Uniform Grey is more muted than Winter Grey.

Can I use Winter Grey instead of Uniform Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Winter 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 Winter Grey on the colour wheel See Uniform Grey on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Winter Grey

Winter Grey vs Bramble Grove (Vol. 3)John Blanche Vol. 1-4 · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Uniform Grey
Winter Grey vs Uniform GreyWarpaints Air · ΔE 10, close
Winter Grey vs Regiment GreyWarpaints Air · ΔE 11, 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 Winter Grey
Uniform Grey vs F-15 Dark Grey (Mod Eagle) FS 36176 (AK11883)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Winter Grey
Uniform Grey vs Ash Grey (AK11024)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Winter Grey

All matches: Winter Grey equivalents · Uniform Grey equivalents