Russ Grey vs Silver Grey

Russ Grey

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

Silver Grey

Brand
Kimera Kolors
Range
Signature Series
Code
Signature
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#556b78 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Silver Grey is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Russ Grey.

Can I use Silver Grey instead of Russ Grey?

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

Can I use Russ Grey instead of Silver Grey?

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

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 Silver Grey on the colour wheel

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Russ Grey

Other Citadel paints close to Silver Grey

All matches: Russ Grey equivalents · Silver Grey equivalents

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