Fenrisian Grey vs Steel Grey

Fenrisian Grey

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

Steel Grey

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Game Color
Code
72.102
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#87acc6 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.9, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Steel Grey is a little lighter, cooler than Fenrisian Grey.

✓ Two Thin Coats comparison chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Steel Grey instead of Fenrisian Grey?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Steel Grey is a little lighter, cooler than Fenrisian Grey.

Can I use Fenrisian Grey instead of Steel Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Fenrisian Grey is a little darker, warmer.

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 Steel Grey on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Fenrisian Grey

Other Citadel paints close to Steel Grey

All matches: Fenrisian Grey equivalents · Steel Grey equivalents

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