Mechanicus Standard Grey vs Slate Grey

Mechanicus Standard Grey

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

Slate Grey

Brand
Green Stuff World
Range
Acrylic Colors
Code
1838
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#5b5356 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Slate Grey is a little lighter than Mechanicus Standard Grey.

Can I use Slate Grey instead of Mechanicus Standard Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Slate Grey is a little lighter than Mechanicus Standard Grey.

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

Other Green Stuff World paints close to Mechanicus Standard Grey

Other Citadel paints close to Slate Grey

All matches: Mechanicus Standard Grey equivalents · Slate Grey equivalents

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