Eshin Grey vs Light Grey RLM63

Eshin Grey

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

Light Grey RLM63

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Air
Code
71.260
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#5e685d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Light Grey RLM63 is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Eshin Grey.

Can I use Light Grey RLM63 instead of Eshin Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Light Grey RLM63 is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Eshin Grey.

Can I use Eshin Grey instead of Light Grey RLM63?

The same difference applies the other way round: Eshin Grey is noticeably 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 Light Grey RLM63 on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Eshin Grey

Other Citadel paints close to Light Grey RLM63

All matches: Eshin Grey equivalents · Light Grey RLM63 equivalents

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