Administratum Grey vs Silver Grey

Administratum Grey

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

Silver Grey

Brand
Kimera Kolors
Range
Signature Series
Code
Signature
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#556b78 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 18.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Silver Grey is noticeably darker, more saturated than Administratum Grey.

Can I use Silver Grey instead of Administratum Grey?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Silver Grey is noticeably darker, more saturated than Administratum Grey.

Can I use Administratum Grey instead of Silver Grey?

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

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Administratum Grey

Other Citadel paints close to Silver Grey

All matches: Administratum Grey equivalents · Silver Grey equivalents

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