What is the difference between Russ Grey and Cobalt Violet Grey?

ΔE 16 (loose). Cobalt Violet Grey is a little darker, more muted, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Russ Grey vs Cobalt Violet Grey

Russ Grey

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

Cobalt Violet Grey

Brand: Kimera Kolors
Range: Signature Series
Code: Signature
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #666174 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Cobalt Violet Grey is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Russ Grey.

Can I use Cobalt Violet Grey instead of Russ Grey?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Cobalt Violet Grey is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Russ Grey.

Can I use Russ Grey instead of Cobalt Violet Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Russ Grey is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler.

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 Cobalt Violet Grey on the colour wheel

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Russ Grey

Russ Grey vs Silver Grey (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Cobalt Violet Grey
Russ Grey vs Cold Armour (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Cobalt Violet Grey
Russ Grey vs Sea Blue (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 15, fair · closer than Cobalt Violet Grey

Other Citadel paints close to Cobalt Violet Grey

Cobalt Violet Grey vs Daemonette HideColour: Base · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Russ Grey
Cobalt Violet Grey vs Warpfiend GreyColour: Layer · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Russ Grey
Cobalt Violet Grey vs Slaanesh GreyColour: Layer · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Russ Grey

All matches: Russ Grey equivalents · Cobalt Violet Grey equivalents