Fenrisian Grey vs Violet Grey

How close are they?

ΔE 14.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Violet Grey is noticeably darker, more saturated, warmer than Fenrisian Grey.

Can I use Violet Grey instead of Fenrisian Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Violet Grey is noticeably darker, more saturated, warmer than Fenrisian Grey.

Can I use Fenrisian Grey instead of Violet Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Fenrisian Grey is noticeably lighter, more muted, cooler.

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.