What is the difference between Ironclad Grey and Dioxazine Violet?

ΔE 8 (close). Dioxazine Violet is more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Ironclad Grey vs Dioxazine Violet

Ironclad Grey

Brand: Army Painter
Range: John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code: Vol. 1
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #303135 (estimate)

Dioxazine Violet

Brand: Kimera Kolors
Range: Pure Pigments
Code: Pure Pigments
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #382b35 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Dioxazine Violet is more saturated than Ironclad Grey.

Can I use Dioxazine Violet instead of Ironclad Grey?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Dioxazine Violet is more saturated than Ironclad Grey.

Can I use Ironclad Grey instead of Dioxazine Violet?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ironclad Grey is 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 Ironclad Grey on the colour wheel See Dioxazine Violet on the colour wheel

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Ironclad Grey

Ironclad Grey vs Tenebrous Teal (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Dioxazine Violet
Ironclad Grey vs Deep Rusto (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 6, close · closer than Dioxazine Violet
Ironclad Grey vs Darkness (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 7, close · closer than Dioxazine Violet

Other Army Painter paints close to Dioxazine Violet

Dioxazine Violet vs Dark Leather (WP4141P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 7, close · closer than Ironclad Grey
Dioxazine Violet vs Strap Grey (WP4048P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 8, close
Dioxazine Violet vs Terrestrial TitanWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 8, close

All matches: Ironclad Grey equivalents · Dioxazine Violet equivalents