Mechanicus Standard Grey vs Dark Green

Mechanicus Standard Grey

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

Dark Green

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Acrysion
Code
N-73
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#374640 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Our swatches for the two are almost the same.

Can I use Dark Green instead of Mechanicus Standard Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). The swatches are almost the same.

Can I use Mechanicus Standard Grey instead of Dark Green?

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 Dark Green on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Mechanicus Standard Grey

Other Citadel paints close to Dark Green

All matches: Mechanicus Standard Grey equivalents · Dark Green equivalents

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