Dark Reaper vs Dark Seagray BS381C 638

Dark Reaper

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#2a4a50 (estimate)

Dark Seagray BS381C 638

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Mr. Color
Code
C-331
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#4d5761 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Seagray BS381C 638 is a little lighter, more muted than Dark Reaper.

Can I use Dark Seagray BS381C 638 instead of Dark Reaper?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Dark Seagray BS381C 638 is a little lighter, more muted than Dark Reaper.

Can I use Dark Reaper instead of Dark Seagray BS381C 638?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Reaper is a little 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 Dark Reaper on the colour wheel See Dark Seagray BS381C 638 on the colour wheel

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