Mechanicus Standard Grey vs Neutral Grey

Mechanicus Standard Grey

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

Neutral Grey

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Standard / Signature / AMP
Code
075
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#4b525a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Neutral Grey is a little lighter than Mechanicus Standard Grey.

Can I use Neutral Grey instead of Mechanicus Standard Grey?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Neutral Grey is a little lighter than Mechanicus Standard Grey.

Can I use Mechanicus Standard Grey instead of Neutral Grey?

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

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Mechanicus Standard Grey

Other Citadel paints close to Neutral Grey

All matches: Mechanicus Standard Grey equivalents · Neutral Grey equivalents

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