Russ Grey vs Cold Armour

How close are they?

ΔE 13.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Cold Armour is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Russ Grey.

Can I use Cold Armour instead of Russ Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Cold Armour is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Russ Grey.

Can I use Russ Grey instead of Cold Armour?

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.