Slaanesh Grey vs Grey Blue

Slaanesh Grey

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

Grey Blue

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Standard / Signature / AMP
Code
055
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#7a94b0 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Grey Blue is a little lighter, cooler than Slaanesh Grey.

Can I use Grey Blue instead of Slaanesh Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Grey Blue is a little lighter, cooler than Slaanesh Grey.

Can I use Slaanesh Grey instead of Grey Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Slaanesh Grey is a little darker, 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 Slaanesh Grey on the colour wheel See Grey Blue on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Slaanesh Grey

Other Citadel paints close to Grey Blue

All matches: Slaanesh Grey equivalents · Grey Blue equivalents

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