Tyrian Navy vs Graphite Grey

Tyrian Navy

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Speedpaint 2.0
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#2e3c48 (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 10.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Graphite Grey is a little lighter, more muted than Tyrian Navy.

Can I use Graphite Grey instead of Tyrian Navy?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Graphite Grey is a little lighter, more muted than Tyrian Navy.

Can I use Tyrian Navy instead of Graphite Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Tyrian Navy is a little darker, 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 Tyrian Navy on the colour wheel See Graphite Grey on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Tyrian Navy

Other Army Painter paints close to Graphite Grey

All matches: Tyrian Navy equivalents · Graphite Grey equivalents

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