Dark Grey vs Deep Grey

Dark Grey

Brand
AMMO by Mig
Range
ATOM
Code
ATOM-20146
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#5c636f (estimate)

Deep Grey

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#535663 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.3, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Deep Grey is a little darker than Dark Grey.

Can I use Deep Grey instead of Dark Grey?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Deep Grey is a little darker than Dark Grey.

Can I use Dark Grey instead of Deep Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Grey is a little lighter.

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 Dark Grey on the colour wheel See Deep Grey on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Dark Grey

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Deep Grey

All matches: Dark Grey equivalents · Deep Grey equivalents

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