Tyrant Skull vs IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai)

Tyrant Skull

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Dry
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#d8d0a8 (estimate)

IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai)

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Mr. Color
Code
C-528
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#bfa778 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai) is noticeably darker, more saturated, warmer than Tyrant Skull.

Can I use IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai) instead of Tyrant Skull?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai) is noticeably darker, more saturated, warmer than Tyrant Skull.

Can I use Tyrant Skull instead of IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai)?

The same difference applies the other way round: Tyrant Skull is noticeably lighter, 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 Tyrant Skull on the colour wheel See IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai) on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Tyrant Skull

Other Citadel paints close to IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai)

All matches: Tyrant Skull equivalents · IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai) equivalents

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