Celestra Grey vs Grey Blue

Celestra Grey

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

Grey Blue

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Standard / Signature / AMP
Code
055
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#7a94b0 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Grey Blue is more saturated, warmer than Celestra Grey.

✓ Herrick Games paint comparison chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Grey Blue instead of Celestra Grey?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Grey Blue is more saturated, warmer than Celestra Grey.

Can I use Celestra Grey instead of Grey Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Celestra Grey is more muted, cooler.

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 Grey Blue on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Celestra Grey

Other Citadel paints close to Grey Blue

All matches: Celestra Grey equivalents · Grey Blue equivalents

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