What is the difference between Uniform Grey and Medium Seagray BS381C 637?

ΔE 8 (close). Medium Seagray BS381C 637 is more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Uniform Grey vs Medium Seagray BS381C 637

Uniform Grey

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

Medium Seagray BS381C 637

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-335
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #5b757c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Medium Seagray BS381C 637 is more saturated than Uniform Grey.

Can I use Medium Seagray BS381C 637 instead of Uniform Grey?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Medium Seagray BS381C 637 is more saturated than Uniform Grey.

Can I use Uniform Grey instead of Medium Seagray BS381C 637?

The same difference applies the other way round: Uniform Grey is 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 Medium Seagray BS381C 637 on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Uniform Grey

Uniform Grey vs Neutral Gray (C-13)Mr. Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Medium Seagray BS381C 637
Uniform Grey vs JMSDF 2704 Gray N5 (C-607)Mr. Color · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Medium Seagray BS381C 637
Uniform Grey vs IJN Hull Color/Kure (C-601)Mr. Color · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Medium Seagray BS381C 637

Other Army Painter paints close to Medium Seagray BS381C 637

Medium Seagray BS381C 637 vs Bramble Grove (Vol. 3)John Blanche Vol. 1-4 · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Uniform Grey
Medium Seagray BS381C 637 vs Uniform GreyWarpaints Air · ΔE 9, close
Medium Seagray BS381C 637 vs Regiment GreyWarpaints Air · ΔE 10, fair

All matches: Uniform Grey equivalents · Medium Seagray BS381C 637 equivalents