Tanker Grey vs Grey Blue

Tanker Grey

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

Grey Blue

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Standard / Signature / AMP
Code
055
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#7a94b0 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.5, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Grey Blue is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Tanker Grey.

Can I use Grey Blue instead of Tanker Grey?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). Grey Blue is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Tanker Grey.

Can I use Tanker Grey instead of Grey Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Tanker Grey is a little darker, more muted, 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 Grey Blue on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Tanker Grey

Other Army Painter paints close to Grey Blue

All matches: Tanker Grey equivalents · Grey Blue equivalents

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