Dark Sky vs Greatcoat Grey

Dark Sky

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Legacy
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1b2b52 (estimate)

Greatcoat Grey

Brand
Formula P3
Range
Formula P3
Code
93043
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#46505c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 24.8, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Greatcoat Grey is noticeably lighter, much more muted, cooler than Dark Sky.

Can I use Greatcoat Grey instead of Dark Sky?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 25). Greatcoat Grey is noticeably lighter, much more muted, cooler than Dark Sky.

Can I use Dark Sky instead of Greatcoat Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Sky is noticeably darker, much more saturated, warmer.

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

Other Formula P3 paints close to Dark Sky

Other Army Painter paints close to Greatcoat Grey

All matches: Dark Sky equivalents · Greatcoat Grey equivalents

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