Administratum Grey vs Cement Grey

Administratum Grey

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

Cement Grey

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Air
Code
71.045
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#828e7b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Cement Grey is more saturated than Administratum Grey.

Can I use Cement Grey instead of Administratum Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Cement Grey is more saturated than Administratum Grey.

Can I use Administratum Grey instead of Cement Grey?

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 Cement Grey on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Administratum Grey

Other Citadel paints close to Cement Grey

All matches: Administratum Grey equivalents · Cement Grey equivalents

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