Grove Hollow Shade vs Mortarion Grime

Grove Hollow Shade

Brand
Army Painter
Range
John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code
Vol. 4 Wash
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#30422a (estimate)

Mortarion Grime

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

How close are they?

ΔE 14.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Mortarion Grime is noticeably lighter, warmer than Grove Hollow Shade.

Can I use Mortarion Grime instead of Grove Hollow Shade?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Mortarion Grime is noticeably lighter, warmer than Grove Hollow Shade.

Can I use Grove Hollow Shade instead of Mortarion Grime?

The same difference applies the other way round: Grove Hollow Shade is noticeably darker, 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 Grove Hollow Shade on the colour wheel See Mortarion Grime on the colour wheel

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