Administratum Grey vs M495 Light Gray

Administratum Grey

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

M495 Light Gray

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Air
Code
71.298
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#8e917f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. M495 Light Gray is more saturated than Administratum Grey.

Can I use M495 Light Gray instead of Administratum Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). M495 Light Gray is more saturated than Administratum Grey.

Can I use Administratum Grey instead of M495 Light Gray?

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 M495 Light Gray on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Administratum Grey

Other Citadel paints close to M495 Light Gray

All matches: Administratum Grey equivalents · M495 Light Gray equivalents

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