Dawnstone vs Pilgrim Grey

Dawnstone

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

Pilgrim Grey

Brand
Nocturna Models
Range
N-Paint Basic
Code
NA13
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#928684 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Pilgrim Grey is noticeably lighter than Dawnstone.

Can I use Pilgrim Grey instead of Dawnstone?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Pilgrim Grey is noticeably lighter than Dawnstone.

Can I use Dawnstone instead of Pilgrim Grey?

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

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 Pilgrim Grey on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Dawnstone

Other Citadel paints close to Pilgrim Grey

All matches: Dawnstone equivalents · Pilgrim Grey equivalents

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