What is the difference between Russ Grey and JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue?

ΔE 7 (close). JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue is more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Russ Grey vs JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue

Russ Grey

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #5a7a9a (estimate)

JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-374
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #517ba7 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.2, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue is more saturated than Russ Grey.

Can I use JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue instead of Russ Grey?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue is more saturated than Russ Grey.

Can I use Russ Grey instead of JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Russ Grey is 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 Russ Grey on the colour wheel See JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Russ Grey

Russ Grey vs Blue Gray (H-42)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 8, close
Russ Grey vs Azure Blue (C-370)Mr. Color · ΔE 9, close
Russ Grey vs Intermediate Blue FS35164 (C-366)Mr. Color · ΔE 10, close

Other Citadel paints close to JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue

JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue vs Russ GreyColour: Layer · ΔE 7, close
JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue vs Alaitoc BlueColour: Layer · ΔE 7, close
JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue vs Hoeth BlueColour: Layer · ΔE 8, close

All matches: Russ Grey equivalents · JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue equivalents