Shark White vs Aircraft Gray

Shark White

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#98a4a0 (estimate)

Aircraft Gray

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Mr. Color
Code
C-73
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#6d9894 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Aircraft Gray is a little darker, more saturated than Shark White.

Can I use Aircraft Gray instead of Shark White?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Aircraft Gray is a little darker, more saturated than Shark White.

Can I use Shark White instead of Aircraft Gray?

The same difference applies the other way round: Shark White is a little lighter, more muted.

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 Shark White on the colour wheel See Aircraft Gray on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Shark White

Other Army Painter paints close to Aircraft Gray

All matches: Shark White equivalents · Aircraft Gray equivalents

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