Nightroot Shade vs Payne’s Grey Wash

Nightroot Shade

Brand
Army Painter
Range
John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code
Vol. 3 Wash
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#44364c (estimate)

Payne’s Grey Wash

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Washes
Code
AMP-024
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#2e3846 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Payne’s Grey Wash is more muted, cooler than Nightroot Shade.

Can I use Payne’s Grey Wash instead of Nightroot Shade?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Payne’s Grey Wash is more muted, cooler than Nightroot Shade.

Can I use Nightroot Shade instead of Payne’s Grey Wash?

The same difference applies the other way round: Nightroot Shade is more saturated, 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 Nightroot Shade on the colour wheel See Payne’s Grey Wash on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Nightroot Shade

Other Army Painter paints close to Payne’s Grey Wash

All matches: Nightroot Shade equivalents · Payne’s Grey Wash equivalents

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