Gryph-Charger Grey vs Turquoise Ink

Gryph-Charger Grey

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Contrast
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#7a8a98 (estimate)

Turquoise Ink

Brand
Formula P3
Range
P3 Inks & Washes
Code
93018
Type
an ink, glaze or transparent paint
Swatch
#517d82 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Turquoise Ink is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Gryph-Charger Grey. They are different kinds of paint: Citadel Gryph-Charger Grey is a one-coat contrast-style paint and Formula P3 Turquoise Ink is an ink, glaze or transparent paint, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Turquoise Ink instead of Gryph-Charger Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Turquoise Ink is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Gryph-Charger Grey. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Gryph-Charger Grey instead of Turquoise Ink?

The same difference applies the other way round: Gryph-Charger Grey is a little 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.

See Gryph-Charger Grey on the colour wheel See Turquoise Ink on the colour wheel

Other Formula P3 paints close to Gryph-Charger Grey

Other Citadel paints close to Turquoise Ink

All matches: Gryph-Charger Grey equivalents · Turquoise Ink equivalents

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