What is the difference between Eshin Grey and RLM 75 Gray Violet?

ΔE 10 (fair). RLM 75 Gray Violet is a little lighter, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Eshin Grey vs RLM 75 Gray Violet

Eshin Grey

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #4a4a4a (estimate)

RLM 75 Gray Violet

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Acrysion
Code: N-69
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #4b5e5d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. RLM 75 Gray Violet is a little lighter, more saturated than Eshin Grey.

Can I use RLM 75 Gray Violet instead of Eshin Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). RLM 75 Gray Violet is a little lighter, more saturated than Eshin Grey.

Can I use Eshin Grey instead of RLM 75 Gray Violet?

The same difference applies the other way round: Eshin Grey is a little darker, 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 Eshin Grey on the colour wheel See RLM 75 Gray Violet on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Eshin Grey

Eshin Grey vs JMSDF 2705 Dark Gray N4 (C-608)Mr. Color · ΔE 2, very close · closer than RLM 75 Gray Violet
Eshin Grey vs RLM 74 Dark Gray (H-68)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 75 Gray Violet
Eshin Grey vs Ground Color (C-522)Mr. Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 75 Gray Violet

Other Citadel paints close to RLM 75 Gray Violet

RLM 75 Gray Violet vs DawnstoneColour: Layer · ΔE 10, close · closer than Eshin Grey
RLM 75 Gray Violet vs DawnstoneColour: Air · ΔE 10, close · closer than Eshin Grey
RLM 75 Gray Violet vs DawnstoneColour: Dry · ΔE 10, close · closer than Eshin Grey

All matches: Eshin Grey equivalents · RLM 75 Gray Violet equivalents