Administratum Grey vs Griffon Claw

Administratum Grey

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

Griffon Claw

Brand
Two Thin Coats
Range
Triads: shadows
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#998d83 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.1, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Griffon Claw is more saturated than Administratum Grey.

Can I use Griffon Claw instead of Administratum Grey?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Griffon Claw is more saturated than Administratum Grey.

Can I use Administratum Grey instead of Griffon Claw?

The same difference applies the other way round: Administratum 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 Administratum Grey on the colour wheel See Griffon Claw on the colour wheel

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to Administratum Grey

Other Citadel paints close to Griffon Claw

All matches: Administratum Grey equivalents · Griffon Claw equivalents

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