Eshin Grey vs Slate Grey

Eshin Grey

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

Slate Grey

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Standard / Signature / AMP
Code
AMP-013
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#5a6268 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Slate Grey is a little lighter, more saturated than Eshin Grey.

Can I use Slate Grey instead of Eshin Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Slate Grey is a little lighter, more saturated than Eshin Grey.

Can I use Eshin Grey instead of Slate Grey?

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 Slate Grey on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Eshin Grey

Other Citadel paints close to Slate Grey

All matches: Eshin Grey equivalents · Slate Grey equivalents

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