Celestra Grey vs Misty Grey

Celestra Grey

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

Misty Grey

Brand
Reaper
Range
Master Series Paints
Code
09090
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#b5b4b4 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Misty Grey is noticeably lighter, more muted than Celestra Grey.

Can I use Misty Grey instead of Celestra Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Misty Grey is noticeably lighter, more muted than Celestra Grey.

Can I use Celestra Grey instead of Misty Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Celestra Grey is noticeably darker, more saturated.

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 Misty Grey on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Celestra Grey

Other Citadel paints close to Misty Grey

All matches: Celestra Grey equivalents · Misty Grey equivalents

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