Dewpath vs Light Aircraft Gray BS381C/627

Dewpath

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

Light Aircraft Gray BS381C/627

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Aqueous Hobby Color
Code
H-332
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#5b918b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Light Aircraft Gray BS381C/627 is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Dewpath.

Can I use Light Aircraft Gray BS381C/627 instead of Dewpath?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Light Aircraft Gray BS381C/627 is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Dewpath.

Can I use Dewpath instead of Light Aircraft Gray BS381C/627?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dewpath is a little darker, more saturated, cooler.

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 Light Aircraft Gray BS381C/627 on the colour wheel

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