Longbeard Grey vs Sky Grey

Longbeard Grey

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Dry
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#b0b0a8 (estimate)

Sky Grey

Brand
Nocturna Models
Range
N-Paint Basic
Code
NA16
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#bec7c9 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Sky Grey is a little lighter than Longbeard Grey.

Can I use Sky Grey instead of Longbeard Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Sky Grey is a little lighter than Longbeard Grey.

Can I use Longbeard Grey instead of Sky Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Longbeard Grey is a little darker.

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 Longbeard Grey on the colour wheel See Sky Grey on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Longbeard Grey

Other Citadel paints close to Sky Grey

All matches: Longbeard Grey equivalents · Sky Grey equivalents

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