WWI French Artillery Grey vs Basalt Grey

WWI French Artillery Grey

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

Basalt Grey

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Color
Code
70.869
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#52555e (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.2, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Basalt Grey is more muted than WWI French Artillery Grey.

Can I use Basalt Grey instead of WWI French Artillery Grey?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Basalt Grey is more muted than WWI French Artillery Grey.

Can I use WWI French Artillery Grey instead of Basalt Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: WWI French Artillery 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 WWI French Artillery Grey on the colour wheel See Basalt Grey on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to WWI French Artillery Grey

Other AK Interactive paints close to Basalt Grey

All matches: WWI French Artillery Grey equivalents · Basalt Grey equivalents

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