What is the difference between Mechanicus Standard Grey and Viridian Grim?

ΔE 12 (fair). Swatch colours are estimates.

Mechanicus Standard Grey vs Viridian Grim

Mechanicus Standard Grey

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

Viridian Grim

Brand: Kimera Kolors
Range: Signature Series
Code: Signature
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #333f35 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Our swatches for the two are almost the same.

Can I use Viridian Grim instead of Mechanicus Standard Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). The swatches are almost the same.

Can I use Mechanicus Standard Grey instead of Viridian Grim?

The same difference applies the other way round.

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 Viridian Grim on the colour wheel

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Mechanicus Standard Grey

Mechanicus Standard Grey vs Blue Black (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Viridian Grim
Mechanicus Standard Grey vs Deep Rusto (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Viridian Grim
Mechanicus Standard Grey vs Darkness (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Viridian Grim

Other Citadel paints close to Viridian Grim

Viridian Grim vs Skavenblight DingeColour: Layer · ΔE 9, close · closer than Mechanicus Standard Grey
Viridian Grim vs Dryad BarkColour: Base · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Mechanicus Standard Grey
Viridian Grim vs Eshin GreyColour: Layer · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Mechanicus Standard Grey

All matches: Mechanicus Standard Grey equivalents · Viridian Grim equivalents