What is the difference between Uniform Grey and Cobalt Violet Grey?

ΔE 11 (fair). Cobalt Violet Grey is a little darker, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Uniform Grey vs Cobalt Violet Grey

Uniform Grey

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #727880 (estimate)

Cobalt Violet Grey

Brand: Kimera Kolors
Range: Signature Series
Code: Signature
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #666174 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Cobalt Violet Grey is a little darker, more saturated than Uniform Grey.

Can I use Cobalt Violet Grey instead of Uniform Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Cobalt Violet Grey is a little darker, more saturated than Uniform Grey.

Can I use Uniform Grey instead of Cobalt Violet Grey?

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

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 Cobalt Violet Grey on the colour wheel

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Uniform Grey

Uniform Grey vs Silver Grey (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 9, close · closer than Cobalt Violet Grey
Uniform Grey vs Cold Armour (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 10, close · closer than Cobalt Violet Grey
Uniform Grey vs Ground Brown (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 20, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Cobalt Violet Grey

Cobalt Violet Grey vs Deep GreyWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 7, close · closer than Uniform Grey
Cobalt Violet Grey vs Necromancer CloakWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 7, close · closer than Uniform Grey
Cobalt Violet Grey vs Regiment GreyWarpaints Air · ΔE 8, close · closer than Uniform Grey

All matches: Uniform Grey equivalents · Cobalt Violet Grey equivalents