What is the difference between Deep Grey and Dark Sky?

ΔE 10 (close). Dark Sky is a little lighter, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Deep Grey vs Dark Sky

Deep Grey

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: IONIC Smart Colors
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #24273e (estimate)

Dark Sky

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #2a3558 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Dark Sky is a little lighter, more saturated than Deep Grey.

Can I use Dark Sky instead of Deep Grey?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Dark Sky is a little lighter, more saturated than Deep Grey.

Can I use Deep Grey instead of Dark Sky?

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

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

Other Army Painter paints close to Deep Grey

Deep Grey vs Terrestrial TitanWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 7, close · closer than Dark Sky
Deep Grey vs Deep Ocean BlueWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 9, close · closer than Dark Sky
Deep Grey vs Thunder StormWarpaints Air · ΔE 10, close

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Dark Sky

Dark Sky vs Marine Blue (ATOM-20103)ATOM · ΔE 7, close · closer than Deep Grey
Dark Sky vs Marine Blue (AMMO.F-518)Acrylic Colors for Figures · ΔE 9, close · closer than Deep Grey
Dark Sky vs Bluish Grey (ATOM-20104)ATOM · ΔE 9, close · closer than Deep Grey

All matches: Deep Grey equivalents · Dark Sky equivalents