What is the difference between Typhon Ash and IDF Gray 2 (-1981 Golan)?

ΔE 8 (close). IDF Gray 2 (-1981 Golan) is a little darker, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Typhon Ash vs IDF Gray 2 (-1981 Golan)

Typhon Ash

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #8a8a82 (estimate)

IDF Gray 2 (-1981 Golan)

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-529
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #7d7869 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.3, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. IDF Gray 2 (-1981 Golan) is a little darker, more saturated than Typhon Ash.

Can I use IDF Gray 2 (-1981 Golan) instead of Typhon Ash?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). IDF Gray 2 (-1981 Golan) is a little darker, more saturated than Typhon Ash.

Can I use Typhon Ash instead of IDF Gray 2 (-1981 Golan)?

The same difference applies the other way round: Typhon Ash is a little lighter, more muted.

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 Typhon Ash on the colour wheel See IDF Gray 2 (-1981 Golan) on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Typhon Ash

Typhon Ash vs Dark Gray 1 (H-82)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 2, very close · closer than IDF Gray 2 (-1981 Golan)
Typhon Ash vs Dark Gray 1 (C-31)Mr. Color · ΔE 5, very close · closer than IDF Gray 2 (-1981 Golan)
Typhon Ash vs Dark Gray 1 (N-82)Acrysion · ΔE 5, very close · closer than IDF Gray 2 (-1981 Golan)

Other Citadel paints close to IDF Gray 2 (-1981 Golan)

IDF Gray 2 (-1981 Golan) vs DawnstoneColour: Layer · ΔE 9, close
IDF Gray 2 (-1981 Golan) vs DawnstoneColour: Air · ΔE 9, close
IDF Gray 2 (-1981 Golan) vs DawnstoneColour: Dry · ΔE 9, close

All matches: Typhon Ash equivalents · IDF Gray 2 (-1981 Golan) equivalents