Dark Reaper vs Gray (Grau)

Dark Reaper

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

Gray (Grau)

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Aqueous Hobby Color
Code
H-514
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#486774 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Gray (Grau) is noticeably lighter, cooler than Dark Reaper.

Can I use Gray (Grau) instead of Dark Reaper?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Gray (Grau) is noticeably lighter, cooler than Dark Reaper.

Can I use Dark Reaper instead of Gray (Grau)?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Reaper is noticeably 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 Dark Reaper on the colour wheel See Gray (Grau) on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Dark Reaper

Other Citadel paints close to Gray (Grau)

All matches: Dark Reaper equivalents · Gray (Grau) equivalents

Choose a theme

Changes how the site looks on this device. Paint colours stay the same.