Mechanicus Standard Grey vs Grey Liner

Mechanicus Standard Grey

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

Grey Liner

Brand
Reaper
Range
Master Series Paints
Code
09065
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#413e3c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.5, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Our swatches for the two are almost the same.

Can I use Grey Liner instead of Mechanicus Standard Grey?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). The swatches are almost the same.

Can I use Mechanicus Standard Grey instead of Grey Liner?

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 Grey Liner on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Mechanicus Standard Grey

Other Citadel paints close to Grey Liner

All matches: Mechanicus Standard Grey equivalents · Grey Liner equivalents

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