Wolf Grey vs Russ Grey

Wolf Grey

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#5a7aa8 (estimate)

Russ Grey

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#5a7a9a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.4, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Russ Grey is more muted, cooler than Wolf Grey.

Can I use Russ Grey instead of Wolf Grey?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Russ Grey is more muted, cooler than Wolf Grey.

Can I use Wolf Grey instead of Russ Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Wolf Grey is more saturated, 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 Wolf Grey on the colour wheel See Russ Grey on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Wolf Grey

Other Army Painter paints close to Russ Grey

All matches: Wolf Grey equivalents · Russ Grey equivalents

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