Grotesque Green vs Light Gray FS36495

Grotesque Green

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#b8c89f (estimate)

Light Gray FS36495

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Aqueous Hobby Color
Code
H-338
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#b3cbbb (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Light Gray FS36495 is more muted, cooler than Grotesque Green.

Can I use Light Gray FS36495 instead of Grotesque Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Light Gray FS36495 is more muted, cooler than Grotesque Green.

Can I use Grotesque Green instead of Light Gray FS36495?

The same difference applies the other way round: Grotesque Green is 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 Grotesque Green on the colour wheel See Light Gray FS36495 on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Grotesque Green

Other Army Painter paints close to Light Gray FS36495

All matches: Grotesque Green equivalents · Light Gray FS36495 equivalents

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