Ash Grey vs Administratum Grey

How close are they?

ΔE 1.9, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Our swatches for the two are almost the same.

✓ Army Painter Fanatic conversion chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Administratum Grey instead of Ash Grey?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 2). The swatches are almost the same.

Can I use Ash Grey instead of Administratum 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.