Administratum Grey vs Sky Grey

Administratum Grey

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

Sky Grey

Brand
Nocturna Models
Range
N-Paint Basic
Code
NA16
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#bec7c9 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 20.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Sky Grey is noticeably lighter than Administratum Grey.

Can I use Sky Grey instead of Administratum Grey?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 20). Sky Grey is noticeably lighter than Administratum Grey.

Can I use Administratum Grey instead of Sky Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Administratum Grey is noticeably darker.

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 Sky Grey on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Administratum Grey

Other Citadel paints close to Sky Grey

All matches: Administratum Grey equivalents · Sky Grey equivalents

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