Mechanicus Standard Grey vs Raw Umber

Mechanicus Standard Grey

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

Raw Umber

Brand
Golden
Range
Heavy Body Acrylics
Code
PBr7
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#2f2f24 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Raw Umber is a little darker than Mechanicus Standard Grey.

Can I use Raw Umber instead of Mechanicus Standard Grey?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 15). Raw Umber is a little darker than Mechanicus Standard Grey.

Can I use Mechanicus Standard Grey instead of Raw Umber?

The same difference applies the other way round: Mechanicus Standard 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.

See Mechanicus Standard Grey on the colour wheel See Raw Umber on the colour wheel

Other Golden paints close to Mechanicus Standard Grey

Other Citadel paints close to Raw Umber

All matches: Mechanicus Standard Grey equivalents · Raw Umber equivalents

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