Eshin Grey vs J.A. Green

Eshin Grey

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

J.A. Green

Brand
Tamiya
Range
XF Flat Acrylic
Code
XF-13
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#284b47 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. J.A. Green is much more saturated than Eshin Grey.

Can I use J.A. Green instead of Eshin Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). J.A. Green is much more saturated than Eshin Grey.

Can I use Eshin Grey instead of J.A. Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Eshin Grey is much 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 J.A. Green on the colour wheel

Other Tamiya paints close to Eshin Grey

Other Citadel paints close to J.A. Green

All matches: Eshin Grey equivalents · J.A. Green equivalents

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