Typhon Ash vs IJA Gray

Typhon Ash

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

IJA Gray

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Aqueous Hobby Color
Code
H-62
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#74937e (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. IJA Gray is much more saturated than Typhon Ash.

Can I use IJA Gray instead of Typhon Ash?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). IJA Gray is much more saturated than Typhon Ash.

Can I use Typhon Ash instead of IJA Gray?

The same difference applies the other way round: Typhon Ash is much 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 IJA Gray on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Typhon Ash

Other Citadel paints close to IJA Gray

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