Administratum Grey vs Granite Stone

Administratum Grey

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

Granite Stone

Brand
Nocturna Models
Range
N-Paint Basic
Code
NA14
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#b5b1aa (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Granite Stone is noticeably lighter than Administratum Grey.

Can I use Granite Stone instead of Administratum Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Granite Stone is noticeably lighter than Administratum Grey.

Can I use Administratum Grey instead of Granite Stone?

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 Granite Stone on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Administratum Grey

Other Citadel paints close to Granite Stone

All matches: Administratum Grey equivalents · Granite Stone equivalents

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