Basilicanum Grey vs Bright Slate Grey

Basilicanum Grey

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Contrast
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#6a6a6a (estimate)

Bright Slate Grey

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
1-Step
Code
518
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#8a98a0 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 18.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Bright Slate Grey is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Basilicanum Grey.

Can I use Bright Slate Grey instead of Basilicanum Grey?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Bright Slate Grey is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Basilicanum Grey.

Can I use Basilicanum Grey instead of Bright Slate Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Basilicanum Grey is noticeably 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 Basilicanum Grey on the colour wheel See Bright Slate Grey on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Basilicanum Grey

Other Citadel paints close to Bright Slate Grey

All matches: Basilicanum Grey equivalents · Bright Slate Grey equivalents

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