Iron Man vs Celestra Grey

Iron Man

Brand
Bear Cavalry
Range
Bear Cavalry Paints
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#878a91 (estimate)

Celestra Grey

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#8a9aa8 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Celestra Grey is a little lighter, more saturated than Iron Man.

Can I use Celestra Grey instead of Iron Man?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Celestra Grey is a little lighter, more saturated than Iron Man.

Can I use Iron Man instead of Celestra Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Iron Man is a little darker, 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 Iron Man on the colour wheel See Celestra Grey on the colour wheel

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