Mechanicus Standard Grey vs JMSDF 2705 Dark Gray N4

Mechanicus Standard Grey

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#3a4048 (estimate)

JMSDF 2705 Dark Gray N4

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Mr. Color
Code
C-608
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#4d4e50 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. JMSDF 2705 Dark Gray N4 is a little lighter, more muted than Mechanicus Standard Grey.

Can I use JMSDF 2705 Dark Gray N4 instead of Mechanicus Standard Grey?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). JMSDF 2705 Dark Gray N4 is a little lighter, more muted than Mechanicus Standard Grey.

Can I use Mechanicus Standard Grey instead of JMSDF 2705 Dark Gray N4?

The same difference applies the other way round: Mechanicus Standard Grey is a little darker, more saturated.

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 Mechanicus Standard Grey on the colour wheel See JMSDF 2705 Dark Gray N4 on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Mechanicus Standard Grey

Other Citadel paints close to JMSDF 2705 Dark Gray N4

All matches: Mechanicus Standard Grey equivalents · JMSDF 2705 Dark Gray N4 equivalents

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