What is the difference between Rubber & Tires and Ironclad Grey?

ΔE 10 (close). Ironclad Grey is more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Rubber & Tires vs Ironclad Grey

Rubber & Tires

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: ATOM
Code: ATOM-20159
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #40303c (estimate)

Ironclad Grey

Brand: Army Painter
Range: John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code: Vol. 1
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #303135 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.5, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Ironclad Grey is more muted than Rubber & Tires.

Can I use Ironclad Grey instead of Rubber & Tires?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Ironclad Grey is more muted than Rubber & Tires.

Can I use Rubber & Tires instead of Ironclad Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Rubber & Tires is 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 Rubber & Tires on the colour wheel See Ironclad Grey on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Rubber & Tires

Rubber & Tires vs Terrestrial TitanWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 8, close · closer than Ironclad Grey
Rubber & Tires vs Dark Leather (WP4141P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 10, close
Rubber & Tires vs Blanched Berry (Vol. 2)John Blanche Vol. 1-4 · ΔE 10, close

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Ironclad Grey

Ironclad Grey vs NATO Black (ATOM-20161)ATOM · ΔE 7, close · closer than Rubber & Tires
Ironclad Grey vs Black Brown (A.MIG-0653)Dio Drybrush · ΔE 7, close · closer than Rubber & Tires
Ironclad Grey vs Dark Grey (IONIC-0171)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 7, close · closer than Rubber & Tires

All matches: Rubber & Tires equivalents · Ironclad Grey equivalents