What is the difference between Patagon Pine and IJA Gray?

ΔE 6 (very close). IJA Gray is more muted, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Patagon Pine vs IJA Gray

Patagon Pine

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #64937d (estimate)

IJA Gray

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Aqueous Hobby Color
Code: H-62
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #74937e (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.8, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. IJA Gray is more muted, warmer than Patagon Pine.

Can I use IJA Gray instead of Patagon Pine?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). IJA Gray is more muted, warmer than Patagon Pine.

Can I use Patagon Pine instead of IJA Gray?

The same difference applies the other way round: Patagon Pine is more saturated, cooler.

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 Patagon Pine on the colour wheel See IJA Gray on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Patagon Pine

Patagon Pine vs Hemp BS4800/10B21 (C-336)Mr. Color · ΔE 7, close
Patagon Pine vs IJN Gray Green Nakajima (C-56)Mr. Color · ΔE 9, close
Patagon Pine vs IJN Gray Green Nakajima (N-62)Acrysion · ΔE 9, close

Other Army Painter paints close to IJA Gray

IJA Gray vs Light Feldgrau (WP4045P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Patagon Pine
IJA Gray vs Dark Imperial Khaki (WP4154P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 7, close
IJA Gray vs Raw Wool (WP4152P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 9, close

All matches: Patagon Pine equivalents · IJA Gray equivalents