Dawnstone vs Silver Grey

Dawnstone

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

Silver Grey

Brand
Kimera Kolors
Range
Signature Series
Code
Signature
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#556b78 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Silver Grey is more saturated than Dawnstone.

Can I use Silver Grey instead of Dawnstone?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Silver Grey is more saturated than Dawnstone.

Can I use Dawnstone instead of Silver Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dawnstone is more muted.

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 Silver Grey on the colour wheel

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Dawnstone

Other Citadel paints close to Silver Grey

All matches: Dawnstone equivalents · Silver Grey equivalents

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