Mechanicus Standard Grey vs JASDF Deep Ocean Blue

Mechanicus Standard Grey

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

JASDF Deep Ocean Blue

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Mr. Color
Code
C-375
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#25283b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. JASDF Deep Ocean Blue is noticeably darker, more saturated than Mechanicus Standard Grey.

Can I use JASDF Deep Ocean Blue instead of Mechanicus Standard Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). JASDF Deep Ocean Blue is noticeably darker, more saturated than Mechanicus Standard Grey.

Can I use Mechanicus Standard Grey instead of JASDF Deep Ocean Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Mechanicus Standard Grey is noticeably lighter, more muted.

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 JASDF Deep Ocean Blue on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Mechanicus Standard Grey

Other Citadel paints close to JASDF Deep Ocean Blue

All matches: Mechanicus Standard Grey equivalents · JASDF Deep Ocean Blue equivalents

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