Dark Grey vs Gravelord Grey

How close are they?

ΔE 3.2, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Our swatches for the two are almost the same. They are different kinds of paint: AMMO by Mig Dark Grey is an opaque base/layer paint and Army Painter Gravelord Grey is a one-coat contrast-style paint, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Gravelord Grey instead of Dark Grey?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 3). The swatches are almost the same. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Dark Grey instead of Gravelord Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round.

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.