Administratum Grey vs Bastion Grey

Administratum Grey

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#8a9090 (estimate)

Bastion Grey

Brand
Formula P3
Range
Formula P3
Code
93068
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#6e745b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 18.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Bastion Grey is noticeably darker, much more saturated than Administratum Grey.

Can I use Bastion Grey instead of Administratum Grey?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 19). Bastion Grey is noticeably darker, much more saturated than Administratum Grey.

Can I use Administratum Grey instead of Bastion Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Administratum Grey is noticeably lighter, much 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 Administratum Grey on the colour wheel See Bastion Grey on the colour wheel

Other Formula P3 paints close to Administratum Grey

Other Citadel paints close to Bastion Grey

All matches: Administratum Grey equivalents · Bastion Grey equivalents

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