Mechanicus Standard Grey vs Dark Neutral Grey

Mechanicus Standard Grey

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

Dark Neutral Grey

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Standard / Signature / AMP
Code
044
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#3a3a3c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.1, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Dark Neutral Grey is more muted than Mechanicus Standard Grey.

Can I use Dark Neutral Grey instead of Mechanicus Standard Grey?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Dark Neutral Grey is more muted than Mechanicus Standard Grey.

Can I use Mechanicus Standard Grey instead of Dark Neutral Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Mechanicus Standard Grey is 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 Dark Neutral Grey on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Mechanicus Standard Grey

Other Citadel paints close to Dark Neutral Grey

All matches: Mechanicus Standard Grey equivalents · Dark Neutral Grey equivalents

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