Pastel Indigo vs Graphite Grey

Pastel Indigo

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Speedpaint 2.0
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#98b8e0 (estimate)

Graphite Grey

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
1-Step
Code
508
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#4a4a4e (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 47.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Graphite Grey is noticeably darker, much more muted than Pastel Indigo.

Can I use Graphite Grey instead of Pastel Indigo?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 47). Graphite Grey is noticeably darker, much more muted than Pastel Indigo.

Can I use Pastel Indigo instead of Graphite Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Pastel Indigo is noticeably lighter, 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 Pastel Indigo on the colour wheel See Graphite Grey on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Pastel Indigo

Other Army Painter paints close to Graphite Grey

All matches: Pastel Indigo equivalents · Graphite Grey equivalents

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