NATO Black vs Strap Grey

NATO Black

Brand
AMMO by Mig
Range
ATOM
Code
ATOM-20161
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#262325 (estimate)

Strap Grey

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Historical
Code
WP4048P
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#2b2c30 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 4.6, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Strap Grey is a little lighter than NATO Black.

Can I use Strap Grey instead of NATO Black?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Strap Grey is a little lighter than NATO Black.

Can I use NATO Black instead of Strap Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: NATO Black is a little darker.

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 NATO Black on the colour wheel See Strap Grey on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to NATO Black

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Strap Grey

All matches: NATO Black equivalents · Strap Grey equivalents

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