Uniform Grey vs Dawnstone

How close are they?

ΔE 8.2, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Dawnstone is a little darker than Uniform Grey.

✓ Army Painter Fanatic conversion chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Dawnstone instead of Uniform Grey?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Dawnstone is a little darker than Uniform Grey.

Can I use Uniform Grey instead of Dawnstone?

The same difference applies the other way round: Uniform Grey is a little lighter.

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.