Administratum Grey vs Dark Gull Gray

Administratum Grey

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

Dark Gull Gray

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Air
Code
71.277
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#757b7d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.2, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Dark Gull Gray is a little darker than Administratum Grey.

Can I use Dark Gull Gray instead of Administratum Grey?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Dark Gull Gray is a little darker than Administratum Grey.

Can I use Administratum Grey instead of Dark Gull Gray?

The same difference applies the other way round: Administratum Grey is a little lighter.

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 Dark Gull Gray on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Administratum Grey

Other Citadel paints close to Dark Gull Gray

All matches: Administratum Grey equivalents · Dark Gull Gray equivalents

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