Deep Grey vs N5 Neutral Gray

Deep Grey

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#535663 (estimate)

N5 Neutral Gray

Brand
Golden
Range
Heavy Body Acrylics
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#717774 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. N5 Neutral Gray is noticeably lighter, more muted than Deep Grey.

Can I use N5 Neutral Gray instead of Deep Grey?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). N5 Neutral Gray is noticeably lighter, more muted than Deep Grey.

Can I use Deep Grey instead of N5 Neutral Gray?

The same difference applies the other way round: Deep Grey is noticeably darker, 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 Deep Grey on the colour wheel See N5 Neutral Gray on the colour wheel

Other Golden paints close to Deep Grey

Other Army Painter paints close to N5 Neutral Gray

All matches: Deep Grey equivalents · N5 Neutral Gray equivalents

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