Longbeard Grey vs Sky Grey

How close are they?

ΔE 7.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Sky Grey is a little darker than Longbeard Grey.

✓ Herrick Games paint comparison chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Sky Grey instead of Longbeard Grey?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Sky Grey is a little darker 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 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.