Mechanicus Standard Grey vs Stormy Grey

Mechanicus Standard Grey

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

Stormy Grey

Brand
Reaper
Range
Master Series Paints
Code
09088
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#4b4846 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.5, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Stormy Grey is a little lighter than Mechanicus Standard Grey.

Can I use Stormy Grey instead of Mechanicus Standard Grey?

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

Can I use Mechanicus Standard Grey instead of Stormy 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 Stormy Grey on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Mechanicus Standard Grey

Other Citadel paints close to Stormy Grey

All matches: Mechanicus Standard Grey equivalents · Stormy Grey equivalents

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