What is the difference between Fenrisian Grey and IJN Hull Color/Maizuru?

ΔE 8 (close). IJN Hull Color/Maizuru is more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Fenrisian Grey vs IJN Hull Color/Maizuru

Fenrisian Grey

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #8aa0b8 (estimate)

IJN Hull Color/Maizuru

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-603
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #959aa8 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. IJN Hull Color/Maizuru is more muted than Fenrisian Grey.

Can I use IJN Hull Color/Maizuru instead of Fenrisian Grey?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). IJN Hull Color/Maizuru is more muted than Fenrisian Grey.

Can I use Fenrisian Grey instead of IJN Hull Color/Maizuru?

The same difference applies the other way round: Fenrisian Grey is more saturated.

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 Fenrisian Grey on the colour wheel See IJN Hull Color/Maizuru on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Fenrisian Grey

Fenrisian Grey vs IJN Gray Mitsubishi (C-35)Mr. Color · ΔE 9, close
Fenrisian Grey vs IJN Gray Mitsubishi (N-61)Acrysion · ΔE 9, close
Fenrisian Grey vs RLM 78 Light Blue (C-118)Mr. Color · ΔE 9, close

Other Citadel paints close to IJN Hull Color/Maizuru

IJN Hull Color/Maizuru vs Celestra GreyColour: Base · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Fenrisian Grey
IJN Hull Color/Maizuru vs Grey SeerColour: Base · ΔE 7, close · closer than Fenrisian Grey
IJN Hull Color/Maizuru vs Fenrisian GreyColour: Air · ΔE 8, close

All matches: Fenrisian Grey equivalents · IJN Hull Color/Maizuru equivalents