Bluish Grey vs Mechanicus Standard Grey

Bluish Grey

Brand
AMMO by Mig
Range
ATOM
Code
ATOM-20104
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#3e4865 (estimate)

Mechanicus Standard Grey

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#3a4048 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Mechanicus Standard Grey is a little darker, much more muted than Bluish Grey.

Can I use Mechanicus Standard Grey instead of Bluish Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Mechanicus Standard Grey is a little darker, much more muted than Bluish Grey.

Can I use Bluish Grey instead of Mechanicus Standard Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Bluish Grey is a little lighter, much 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 Bluish Grey on the colour wheel See Mechanicus Standard Grey on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Bluish Grey

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Mechanicus Standard Grey

All matches: Bluish Grey equivalents · Mechanicus Standard Grey equivalents

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