Dawnstone vs Medium Seagray BS381C/637

Dawnstone

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

Medium Seagray BS381C/637

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Aqueous Hobby Color
Code
H-335
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#415f5d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Medium Seagray BS381C/637 is a little darker, more saturated than Dawnstone.

Can I use Medium Seagray BS381C/637 instead of Dawnstone?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Medium Seagray BS381C/637 is a little darker, more saturated than Dawnstone.

Can I use Dawnstone instead of Medium Seagray BS381C/637?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dawnstone is a little lighter, 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 Medium Seagray BS381C/637 on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Dawnstone

Other Citadel paints close to Medium Seagray BS381C/637

All matches: Dawnstone equivalents · Medium Seagray BS381C/637 equivalents

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