Uniform Grey vs Intermediate Blue FS35164

Q: What is the difference between Uniform Grey and Intermediate Blue FS35164?

ΔE 9 (close). Intermediate Blue FS35164 is a little darker, more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Uniform Grey

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #707482 (estimate)

Intermediate Blue FS35164

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-366
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #536a7d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Intermediate Blue FS35164 is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Uniform Grey.

Can I use Intermediate Blue FS35164 instead of Uniform Grey?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Intermediate Blue FS35164 is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Uniform Grey.

Can I use Uniform Grey instead of Intermediate Blue FS35164?

The same difference applies the other way round: Uniform Grey is a little lighter, more muted, 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 Uniform Grey on the colour wheel See Intermediate Blue FS35164 on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Uniform Grey

Uniform Grey vs Neutral Gray (C-13)Mr. Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Intermediate Blue FS35164
Uniform Grey vs JMSDF 2704 Gray N5 (C-607)Mr. Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Intermediate Blue FS35164
Uniform Grey vs IJN Hull Color/Kure (C-601)Mr. Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Intermediate Blue FS35164

Other Army Painter paints close to Intermediate Blue FS35164

Intermediate Blue FS35164 vs Iron WolfWarpaints Air · ΔE 9, close · closer than Uniform Grey
Intermediate Blue FS35164 vs Regiment GreyWarpaints Air · ΔE 9, close
Intermediate Blue FS35164 vs Deep GreyWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 10, fair

All matches: Uniform Grey equivalents · Intermediate Blue FS35164 equivalents