Grimdark Shadow vs Mortarion Grime

Grimdark Shadow

Brand
Army Painter
Range
John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code
Vol. 1 Wash
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#3c3c34 (estimate)

Mortarion Grime

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Shade
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#5a5a3a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 18.8, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Mortarion Grime is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Grimdark Shadow.

Can I use Mortarion Grime instead of Grimdark Shadow?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 19). Mortarion Grime is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Grimdark Shadow.

Can I use Grimdark Shadow instead of Mortarion Grime?

The same difference applies the other way round: Grimdark Shadow is noticeably darker, much more muted.

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 Grimdark Shadow on the colour wheel See Mortarion Grime on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Grimdark Shadow

Other Army Painter paints close to Mortarion Grime

All matches: Grimdark Shadow equivalents · Mortarion Grime equivalents

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