Dewpath vs Barley Gray BS4800/18B21

Dewpath

Brand
Army Painter
Range
John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code
Vol. 3
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#178586 (estimate)

Barley Gray BS4800/18B21

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Aqueous Hobby Color
Code
H-334
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#53929a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Barley Gray BS4800/18B21 is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Dewpath.

Can I use Barley Gray BS4800/18B21 instead of Dewpath?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Barley Gray BS4800/18B21 is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Dewpath.

Can I use Dewpath instead of Barley Gray BS4800/18B21?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dewpath is a little darker, 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 Dewpath on the colour wheel See Barley Gray BS4800/18B21 on the colour wheel

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