Typhon Ash vs Wizard Grey

Typhon Ash

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

Wizard Grey

Brand
Two Thin Coats
Range
Triads: shadows
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#686c6d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Wizard Grey is noticeably darker than Typhon Ash.

Can I use Wizard Grey instead of Typhon Ash?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Wizard Grey is noticeably darker than Typhon Ash.

Can I use Typhon Ash instead of Wizard Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Typhon Ash is noticeably lighter.

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 Wizard Grey on the colour wheel

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to Typhon Ash

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