Necromancer Cloak vs Mechanicus Standard Grey

Necromancer Cloak

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Legacy
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#535663 (estimate)

Mechanicus Standard Grey

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#3a4048 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Mechanicus Standard Grey is a little darker than Necromancer Cloak.

Can I use Mechanicus Standard Grey instead of Necromancer Cloak?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Mechanicus Standard Grey is a little darker than Necromancer Cloak.

Can I use Necromancer Cloak instead of Mechanicus Standard Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Necromancer Cloak is a little lighter.

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 Necromancer Cloak on the colour wheel See Mechanicus Standard Grey on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Necromancer Cloak

Other Army Painter paints close to Mechanicus Standard Grey

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