Mechanicus Standard Grey vs Military Green

Mechanicus Standard Grey

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

Military Green

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Color
Code
70.975
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#35372c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Military Green is a little darker than Mechanicus Standard Grey.

Can I use Military 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 13). Military Green is a little darker than Mechanicus Standard Grey.

Can I use Mechanicus Standard Grey instead of Military Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Mechanicus Standard Grey is a little lighter.

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 Military Green on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Mechanicus Standard Grey

Other Citadel paints close to Military Green

All matches: Mechanicus Standard Grey equivalents · Military Green equivalents

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