Dawnstone vs Graphite Gray

Dawnstone

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#6a6e6a (estimate)

Graphite Gray

Brand
Golden
Range
Heavy Body Acrylics
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#474c48 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Graphite Gray is noticeably darker than Dawnstone.

Can I use Graphite Gray instead of Dawnstone?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Graphite Gray is noticeably darker than Dawnstone.

Can I use Dawnstone instead of Graphite Gray?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dawnstone is noticeably lighter.

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 Dawnstone on the colour wheel See Graphite Gray on the colour wheel

Other Golden paints close to Dawnstone

Other Citadel paints close to Graphite Gray

All matches: Dawnstone equivalents · Graphite Gray equivalents

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