What is the difference between Eshin Grey and Luftwaffe Uniform?

ΔE 11 (fair). Luftwaffe Uniform is a little darker, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Eshin Grey vs Luftwaffe Uniform

Eshin Grey

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

Luftwaffe Uniform

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.816
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #3c3f4f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Luftwaffe Uniform is a little darker, more saturated than Eshin Grey.

Can I use Luftwaffe Uniform instead of Eshin Grey?

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

Can I use Eshin Grey instead of Luftwaffe Uniform?

The same difference applies the other way round: Eshin Grey is a little lighter, 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 Luftwaffe Uniform on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Eshin Grey

Eshin Grey vs Seaplane Gray (71.314)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Luftwaffe Uniform
Eshin Grey vs Violet Grey (70.773)Model Color · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Luftwaffe Uniform
Eshin Grey vs Grey Green RLM74 (71.258)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Luftwaffe Uniform

Other Citadel paints close to Luftwaffe Uniform

Luftwaffe Uniform vs Mechanicus Standard GreyColour: Base · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Eshin Grey
Luftwaffe Uniform vs Mechanicus Standard GreyColour: Air · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Eshin Grey
Luftwaffe Uniform vs Thunderhawk BlueColour: Layer · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Eshin Grey

All matches: Eshin Grey equivalents · Luftwaffe Uniform equivalents