Grey Seer vs IJN Hull Color/Maizuru

Grey Seer

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#a8a8b0 (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 6.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. IJN Hull Color/Maizuru is a little darker than Grey Seer.

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

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). IJN Hull Color/Maizuru is a little darker than Grey Seer.

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

The same difference applies the other way round: Grey Seer is a little lighter.

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

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Grey Seer

Other Citadel paints close to IJN Hull Color/Maizuru

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

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