Runic Grey vs Graphite Grey

Runic Grey

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Speedpaint 2.0
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#5a7f94 (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 25.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Graphite Grey is noticeably darker, much more muted than Runic Grey.

Can I use Graphite Grey instead of Runic Grey?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 25). Graphite Grey is noticeably darker, much more muted than Runic Grey.

Can I use Runic Grey instead of Graphite Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Runic Grey 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 Runic Grey on the colour wheel See Graphite Grey on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Runic Grey

Other Army Painter paints close to Graphite Grey

All matches: Runic Grey equivalents · Graphite Grey equivalents

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