What is the difference between The Fang and Gray (Grau)?

ΔE 13 (fair). Gray (Grau) is a little lighter, more muted, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

The Fang vs Gray (Grau)

The Fang

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Base
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #3a5a7a (estimate)

Gray (Grau)

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-514
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #486774 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Gray (Grau) is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than The Fang.

Can I use Gray (Grau) instead of The Fang?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Gray (Grau) is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than The Fang.

Can I use The Fang instead of Gray (Grau)?

The same difference applies the other way round: The Fang is a little darker, 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 The Fang on the colour wheel See Gray (Grau) on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to The Fang

The Fang vs Blue Gray (H-42)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 6, close · closer than Gray (Grau)
The Fang vs Intermediate Blue (C-72)Mr. Color · ΔE 10, close · closer than Gray (Grau)
The Fang vs Intermediate Blue (H-56)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 10, close · closer than Gray (Grau)

Other Citadel paints close to Gray (Grau)

Gray (Grau) vs Ahriman BlueColour: Layer · ΔE 13, fair · closer than The Fang
Gray (Grau) vs The FangColour: Air · ΔE 13, fair
Gray (Grau) vs Dark ReaperColour: Layer · ΔE 13, fair

All matches: The Fang equivalents · Gray (Grau) equivalents