Administratum Grey vs Light Blue RLM76

Administratum Grey

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

Light Blue RLM76

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Air
Code
71.257
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#8ba59f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Light Blue RLM76 is a little lighter, more saturated than Administratum Grey.

Can I use Light Blue RLM76 instead of Administratum Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Light Blue RLM76 is a little lighter, more saturated than Administratum Grey.

Can I use Administratum Grey instead of Light Blue RLM76?

The same difference applies the other way round: Administratum Grey 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 Administratum Grey on the colour wheel See Light Blue RLM76 on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Administratum Grey

Other Citadel paints close to Light Blue RLM76

All matches: Administratum Grey equivalents · Light Blue RLM76 equivalents

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