Celestra Grey vs Ocean Gray 2 (RAF)

Celestra Grey

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

Ocean Gray 2 (RAF)

Brand
Tamiya
Range
XF Flat Acrylic
Code
XF-82
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#5f8391 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Ocean Gray 2 (RAF) is noticeably darker, more saturated, cooler than Celestra Grey.

Can I use Ocean Gray 2 (RAF) instead of Celestra Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Ocean Gray 2 (RAF) is noticeably darker, more saturated, cooler than Celestra Grey.

Can I use Celestra Grey instead of Ocean Gray 2 (RAF)?

The same difference applies the other way round: Celestra Grey is noticeably lighter, more muted, 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 Ocean Gray 2 (RAF) on the colour wheel

Other Tamiya paints close to Celestra Grey

Other Citadel paints close to Ocean Gray 2 (RAF)

All matches: Celestra Grey equivalents · Ocean Gray 2 (RAF) equivalents

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