Celestra Grey vs IJN Gray Mitsubishi

Celestra Grey

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#8a9aa8 (estimate)

IJN Gray Mitsubishi

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Mr. Color
Code
C-35
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#97afba (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. IJN Gray Mitsubishi is a little lighter, cooler than Celestra Grey.

Can I use IJN Gray Mitsubishi instead of Celestra Grey?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). IJN Gray Mitsubishi is a little lighter, cooler than Celestra Grey.

Can I use Celestra Grey instead of IJN Gray Mitsubishi?

The same difference applies the other way round: Celestra Grey is a little darker, warmer.

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 Celestra Grey on the colour wheel See IJN Gray Mitsubishi on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Celestra Grey

Other Citadel paints close to IJN Gray Mitsubishi

All matches: Celestra Grey equivalents · IJN Gray Mitsubishi equivalents

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