Grey Castle vs Medium Sea Gray (RAF)

Grey Castle

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#9b9a8f (estimate)

Medium Sea Gray (RAF)

Brand
Tamiya
Range
AS Spray (aircraft)
Code
AS-32
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#9bb1ae (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Medium Sea Gray (RAF) is a little lighter than Grey Castle.

Can I use Medium Sea Gray (RAF) instead of Grey Castle?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Medium Sea Gray (RAF) is a little lighter than Grey Castle.

Can I use Grey Castle instead of Medium Sea Gray (RAF)?

The same difference applies the other way round: Grey Castle is a little darker.

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 Grey Castle on the colour wheel See Medium Sea Gray (RAF) on the colour wheel

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