What is the difference between WWI German Fokker Grey and Cement Grey?

ΔE 3 (very close). Cement Grey is warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

WWI German Fokker Grey vs Cement Grey

WWI German Fokker Grey

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

Cement Grey

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.045
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #828e7b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 3.1, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Cement Grey is warmer than WWI German Fokker Grey.

Can I use Cement Grey instead of WWI German Fokker Grey?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 3). Cement Grey is warmer than WWI German Fokker Grey.

Can I use WWI German Fokker Grey instead of Cement Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: WWI German Fokker Grey is cooler.

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 Cement Grey on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to WWI German Fokker Grey

WWI German Fokker Grey vs Light Green Blue (70.972)Model Color · ΔE 5, very close
WWI German Fokker Grey vs M495 Light Gray (71.298)Model Air · ΔE 7, close
WWI German Fokker Grey vs IJN Medium Grey (71.312)Model Air · ΔE 7, close

Other AK Interactive paints close to Cement Grey

Cement Grey vs Faded Green (AK11135)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 5, very close
Cement Grey vs IJN J3 Hai-iro (Grey) (AK11891)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 6, close
Cement Grey vs RAF Cockpit Grey-Green (AK11847)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 7, close

All matches: WWI German Fokker Grey equivalents · Cement Grey equivalents