What is the difference between Tanker Grey and Smoked Blue?

ΔE 15 (loose). Smoked Blue is noticeably darker, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Tanker Grey vs Smoked Blue

Tanker Grey

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Historical
Code: WP4047P
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #788c9e (estimate)

Smoked Blue

Brand: Green Stuff World
Range: Acrylic Colors
Code: 3226
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #57667f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Smoked Blue is noticeably darker, warmer than Tanker Grey.

Can I use Smoked Blue instead of Tanker Grey?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 15). Smoked Blue is noticeably darker, warmer than Tanker Grey.

Can I use Tanker Grey instead of Smoked Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Tanker Grey is noticeably lighter, 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 Tanker Grey on the colour wheel See Smoked Blue on the colour wheel

Other Green Stuff World paints close to Tanker Grey

Tanker Grey vs Moonstone Grey (1837)Acrylic Colors · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Smoked Blue
Tanker Grey vs Grey Teal (3228)Acrylic Colors · ΔE 18, loose
Tanker Grey vs Bluebird Grey (3238)Acrylic Colors · ΔE 18, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Smoked Blue

Smoked Blue vs Uniform GreyWarpaints Air · ΔE 10, close · closer than Tanker Grey
Smoked Blue vs Iron WolfWarpaints Air · ΔE 10, close · closer than Tanker Grey
Smoked Blue vs Deep GreyWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Tanker Grey

All matches: Tanker Grey equivalents · Smoked Blue equivalents