Light Feldgrau vs Light Aircraft Gray BS381C/627

Light Feldgrau

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

Light Aircraft Gray BS381C/627

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Aqueous Hobby Color
Code
H-332
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#5b918b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Light Aircraft Gray BS381C/627 is cooler than Light Feldgrau.

Can I use Light Aircraft Gray BS381C/627 instead of Light Feldgrau?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Light Aircraft Gray BS381C/627 is cooler than Light Feldgrau.

Can I use Light Feldgrau instead of Light Aircraft Gray BS381C/627?

The same difference applies the other way round: Light Feldgrau is 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 Light Feldgrau on the colour wheel See Light Aircraft Gray BS381C/627 on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Light Feldgrau

Other Army Painter paints close to Light Aircraft Gray BS381C/627

All matches: Light Feldgrau equivalents · Light Aircraft Gray BS381C/627 equivalents

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