Astrogranite vs Primer Taupe

Astrogranite

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Technical
Type
a technical paint or medium
Swatch
#6a6a6a (estimate)

Primer Taupe

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Primers
Code
P-029
Type
a technical paint or medium
Swatch
#8a7a6a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Primer Taupe is a little lighter, more saturated than Astrogranite.

Can I use Primer Taupe instead of Astrogranite?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Primer Taupe is a little lighter, more saturated than Astrogranite.

Can I use Astrogranite instead of Primer Taupe?

The same difference applies the other way round: Astrogranite 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 Astrogranite on the colour wheel See Primer Taupe on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Astrogranite

Other Citadel paints close to Primer Taupe

All matches: Astrogranite equivalents · Primer Taupe equivalents

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