Slaanesh Grey vs IJN Hull Color/Maizuru

Slaanesh Grey

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#8a8098 (estimate)

IJN Hull Color/Maizuru

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Mr. Color
Code
C-603
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#959aa8 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. IJN Hull Color/Maizuru is a little lighter, more muted than Slaanesh Grey.

Can I use IJN Hull Color/Maizuru instead of Slaanesh Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). IJN Hull Color/Maizuru is a little lighter, more muted than Slaanesh Grey.

Can I use Slaanesh Grey instead of IJN Hull Color/Maizuru?

The same difference applies the other way round: Slaanesh Grey is a little darker, more saturated.

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 Slaanesh Grey on the colour wheel See IJN Hull Color/Maizuru on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Slaanesh Grey

Other Citadel paints close to IJN Hull Color/Maizuru

All matches: Slaanesh Grey equivalents · IJN Hull Color/Maizuru equivalents

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