Light Feldgrau vs Administratum Grey

Light Feldgrau

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Historical
Code
WP4045P
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#719382 (estimate)

Administratum Grey

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#8a9090 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Administratum Grey is much more muted than Light Feldgrau.

Can I use Administratum Grey instead of Light Feldgrau?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Administratum Grey is much more muted than Light Feldgrau.

Can I use Light Feldgrau instead of Administratum Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Light Feldgrau is much more saturated.

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 Light Feldgrau on the colour wheel See Administratum Grey on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Light Feldgrau

Other Army Painter paints close to Administratum Grey

All matches: Light Feldgrau equivalents · Administratum Grey equivalents

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