Deep Grey vs Neutral Gray

Deep Grey

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

Neutral Gray

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Aqueous Hobby Color
Code
H-53
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#536577 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Neutral Gray is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Deep Grey.

Can I use Neutral Gray instead of Deep Grey?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Neutral Gray is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Deep Grey.

Can I use Deep Grey instead of Neutral Gray?

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 Neutral Gray on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Deep Grey

Other Army Painter paints close to Neutral Gray

All matches: Deep Grey equivalents · Neutral Gray equivalents

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