Longbeard Grey vs Nacar

Longbeard Grey

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

Nacar

Brand
Scale75
Range
Scalecolor
Code
SC02
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#ccd3c5 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Nacar is noticeably lighter than Longbeard Grey.

Can I use Nacar instead of Longbeard Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Nacar is noticeably lighter than Longbeard Grey.

Can I use Longbeard Grey instead of Nacar?

The same difference applies the other way round: Longbeard Grey is noticeably 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 Nacar on the colour wheel

Other Scale75 paints close to Longbeard Grey

Other Citadel paints close to Nacar

All matches: Longbeard Grey equivalents · Nacar equivalents

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