What is the difference between Uniform Grey and JMSDF 2704 Gray N5?

ΔE 7 (close). JMSDF 2704 Gray N5 is more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Uniform Grey vs JMSDF 2704 Gray N5

Uniform Grey

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

JMSDF 2704 Gray N5

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-607
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #6b6e71 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. JMSDF 2704 Gray N5 is more muted than Uniform Grey.

Can I use JMSDF 2704 Gray N5 instead of Uniform Grey?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). JMSDF 2704 Gray N5 is more muted than Uniform Grey.

Can I use Uniform Grey instead of JMSDF 2704 Gray N5?

The same difference applies the other way round: Uniform Grey is 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 Uniform Grey on the colour wheel See JMSDF 2704 Gray N5 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 JMSDF 2704 Gray N5
Uniform Grey vs IJN Hull Color/Kure (C-601)Mr. Color · ΔE 7, close
Uniform Grey vs IJN Hull Color/Sasebo (C-602)Mr. Color · ΔE 8, close

Other Army Painter paints close to JMSDF 2704 Gray N5

JMSDF 2704 Gray N5 vs Uniform GreyWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Uniform Grey
JMSDF 2704 Gray N5 vs Regiment GreyWarpaints Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Uniform Grey
JMSDF 2704 Gray N5 vs Deep GreyWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 11, fair

All matches: Uniform Grey equivalents · JMSDF 2704 Gray N5 equivalents