Armour Grey vs Longbeard Grey

How close are they?

ΔE 12.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Longbeard Grey is a little lighter, more muted than Armour Grey.

Can I use Longbeard Grey instead of Armour Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Longbeard Grey is a little lighter, more muted than Armour Grey.

Can I use Armour Grey instead of Longbeard Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Armour Grey is a little darker, 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.