WWI German Fokker Grey vs Dawnstone

WWI German Fokker Grey

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen Air Series
Code
AK11801
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#7a8c7c (estimate)

Dawnstone

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#6a6e6a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dawnstone is noticeably darker, more muted than WWI German Fokker Grey.

Can I use Dawnstone instead of WWI German Fokker Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Dawnstone is noticeably darker, more muted than WWI German Fokker Grey.

Can I use WWI German Fokker Grey instead of Dawnstone?

The same difference applies the other way round: WWI German Fokker Grey is noticeably lighter, 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 German Fokker Grey on the colour wheel See Dawnstone on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to WWI German Fokker Grey

Other AK Interactive paints close to Dawnstone

All matches: WWI German Fokker Grey equivalents · Dawnstone equivalents

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