What is the difference between Ionrach Skin and IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai)?

ΔE 8 (close). IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai) is more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Ionrach Skin vs IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai)

Ionrach Skin

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Base
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #c8a888 (estimate)

IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai)

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-528
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #bfa778 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.5, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai) is more saturated, cooler than Ionrach Skin.

Can I use IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai) instead of Ionrach Skin?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai) is more saturated, cooler than Ionrach Skin.

Can I use Ionrach Skin instead of IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai)?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ionrach Skin is more muted, 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 Ionrach Skin on the colour wheel See IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai) on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Ionrach Skin

Ionrach Skin vs Light Brown (C-321)Mr. Color · ΔE 13, fair
Ionrach Skin vs Sail Color (C-45)Mr. Color · ΔE 18, loose
Ionrach Skin vs Sail Color (H-85)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 18, loose

Other Citadel paints close to IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai)

IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai) vs Morghast BoneColour: Base · ΔE 7, close · closer than Ionrach Skin
IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai) vs Krieg KhakiColour: Layer · ΔE 7, close · closer than Ionrach Skin
IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai) vs Ushabti BoneColour: Layer · ΔE 8, close · closer than Ionrach Skin

All matches: Ionrach Skin equivalents · IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai) equivalents