Stormfang vs Barley Gray BS4800/18B21

Stormfang

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Dry
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#6a8aa0 (estimate)

Barley Gray BS4800/18B21

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Aqueous Hobby Color
Code
H-334
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#53929a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Barley Gray BS4800/18B21 is more saturated, warmer than Stormfang.

Can I use Barley Gray BS4800/18B21 instead of Stormfang?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Barley Gray BS4800/18B21 is more saturated, warmer than Stormfang.

Can I use Stormfang instead of Barley Gray BS4800/18B21?

The same difference applies the other way round: Stormfang is more muted, 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 Stormfang on the colour wheel See Barley Gray BS4800/18B21 on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Stormfang

Other Citadel paints close to Barley Gray BS4800/18B21

All matches: Stormfang equivalents · Barley Gray BS4800/18B21 equivalents

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