WWI French Artillery Grey vs Iron Wolf

WWI French Artillery Grey

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen AFV Series
Code
AK11303
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#4f5b6a (estimate)

Iron Wolf

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#3a5668 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.3, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Iron Wolf is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than WWI French Artillery Grey.

Can I use Iron Wolf instead of WWI French Artillery Grey?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). Iron Wolf is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than WWI French Artillery Grey.

Can I use WWI French Artillery Grey instead of Iron Wolf?

The same difference applies the other way round: WWI French Artillery Grey is a little lighter, more muted, warmer.

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 WWI French Artillery Grey on the colour wheel See Iron Wolf on the colour wheel

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