What is the difference between Deep Grey and JMSDF 2704 Gray N5?

ΔE 11 (fair). JMSDF 2704 Gray N5 is a little lighter, more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Deep Grey vs JMSDF 2704 Gray N5

Deep Grey

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

JMSDF 2704 Gray N5

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-607
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #6b6e71 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. JMSDF 2704 Gray N5 is a little lighter, more muted than Deep Grey.

Can I use JMSDF 2704 Gray N5 instead of Deep Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). JMSDF 2704 Gray N5 is a little lighter, more muted than Deep Grey.

Can I use Deep Grey instead of JMSDF 2704 Gray N5?

The same difference applies the other way round: Deep Grey is a little 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 JMSDF 2704 Gray N5 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 JMSDF 2704 Gray N5
Deep Grey vs Ocean Gray (C-362)Mr. Color · ΔE 6, close · closer than JMSDF 2704 Gray N5
Deep Grey vs Dark Gray 2 (C-32)Mr. Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than JMSDF 2704 Gray N5

Other Army Painter paints close to JMSDF 2704 Gray N5

JMSDF 2704 Gray N5 vs Uniform GreyWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Deep Grey
JMSDF 2704 Gray N5 vs Regiment GreyWarpaints Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Deep Grey
JMSDF 2704 Gray N5 vs Uniform GreyWarpaints Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Deep Grey

All matches: Deep Grey equivalents · JMSDF 2704 Gray N5 equivalents