What is the difference between Tanker Grey and Ocean Gray 2 (RAF)?

ΔE 8 (close). Ocean Gray 2 (RAF) is a little darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Tanker Grey vs Ocean Gray 2 (RAF)

Tanker Grey

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

Ocean Gray 2 (RAF)

Brand: Tamiya
Range: XF Flat Acrylic
Code: XF-82
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #5f8391 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Ocean Gray 2 (RAF) is a little darker, cooler than Tanker Grey.

Can I use Ocean Gray 2 (RAF) instead of Tanker Grey?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Ocean Gray 2 (RAF) is a little darker, cooler than Tanker Grey.

Can I use Tanker Grey instead of Ocean Gray 2 (RAF)?

The same difference applies the other way round: Tanker Grey is a little lighter, warmer.

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 Ocean Gray 2 (RAF) on the colour wheel

Other Tamiya paints close to Tanker Grey

Tanker Grey vs Ocean Gray (AS-10)AS Spray (aircraft) · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Ocean Gray 2 (RAF)
Tanker Grey vs Gunship Gray 2 (AS-27)AS Spray (aircraft) · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Ocean Gray 2 (RAF)
Tanker Grey vs Medium Gray (AS-28)AS Spray (aircraft) · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Ocean Gray 2 (RAF)

Other Army Painter paints close to Ocean Gray 2 (RAF)

Ocean Gray 2 (RAF) vs Bramble Grove (Vol. 3)John Blanche Vol. 1-4 · ΔE 8, close
Ocean Gray 2 (RAF) vs Uniform GreyWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 11, fair
Ocean Gray 2 (RAF) vs Uniform GreyWarpaints Air · ΔE 12, fair

All matches: Tanker Grey equivalents · Ocean Gray 2 (RAF) equivalents