Eshin Grey vs Eclipse Grey

Eshin Grey

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

Eclipse Grey

Brand
Scale75
Range
Scalecolor
Code
SC16
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#333333 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Eclipse Grey is noticeably darker than Eshin Grey.

Can I use Eclipse Grey instead of Eshin Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Eclipse Grey is noticeably darker than Eshin Grey.

Can I use Eshin Grey instead of Eclipse Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Eshin Grey is noticeably lighter.

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 Eclipse Grey on the colour wheel

Other Scale75 paints close to Eshin Grey

Other Citadel paints close to Eclipse Grey

All matches: Eshin Grey equivalents · Eclipse Grey equivalents

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