Deep Grey vs Intermediate Blue FS35164

Q: What is the difference between Deep Grey and Intermediate Blue FS35164?

ΔE 10 (fair). Intermediate Blue FS35164 is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Deep Grey

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

Intermediate Blue FS35164

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-366
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #536a7d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Intermediate Blue FS35164 is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Deep Grey.

Can I use Intermediate Blue FS35164 instead of Deep Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Intermediate Blue FS35164 is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Deep Grey.

Can I use Deep Grey instead of Intermediate Blue FS35164?

The same difference applies the other way round: Deep Grey is a little darker, more muted, 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 Deep Grey on the colour wheel See Intermediate Blue FS35164 on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Deep Grey

Deep Grey vs Dark Seagray BS381C 638 (C-331)Mr. Color · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Intermediate Blue FS35164
Deep Grey vs Ocean Gray (C-362)Mr. Color · ΔE 6, close · closer than Intermediate Blue FS35164
Deep Grey vs Dark Gray 2 (C-32)Mr. Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Intermediate Blue FS35164

Other Army Painter paints close to Intermediate Blue FS35164

Intermediate Blue FS35164 vs Iron WolfWarpaints Air · ΔE 9, close · closer than Deep Grey
Intermediate Blue FS35164 vs Uniform GreyWarpaints Air · ΔE 9, close · closer than Deep Grey
Intermediate Blue FS35164 vs Regiment GreyWarpaints Air · ΔE 9, close · closer than Deep Grey

All matches: Deep Grey equivalents · Intermediate Blue FS35164 equivalents