Dawnstone vs IDF Gray 3 Modern

Dawnstone

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

IDF Gray 3 Modern

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Mr. Color
Code
C-530
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#736f5b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. IDF Gray 3 Modern is more saturated than Dawnstone.

Can I use IDF Gray 3 Modern instead of Dawnstone?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). IDF Gray 3 Modern is more saturated than Dawnstone.

Can I use Dawnstone instead of IDF Gray 3 Modern?

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 IDF Gray 3 Modern on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Dawnstone

Other Citadel paints close to IDF Gray 3 Modern

All matches: Dawnstone equivalents · IDF Gray 3 Modern equivalents

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