Bastion Grey vs IDF Sand Grey

Bastion Grey

Brand
Formula P3
Range
Formula P3
Code
93068
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#6e745b (estimate)

IDF Sand Grey

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Air
Code
71.141
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#9d967c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. IDF Sand Grey is noticeably lighter, warmer than Bastion Grey.

Can I use IDF Sand Grey instead of Bastion Grey?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 15). IDF Sand Grey is noticeably lighter, warmer than Bastion Grey.

Can I use Bastion Grey instead of IDF Sand Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Bastion Grey is noticeably darker, 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 Bastion Grey on the colour wheel See IDF Sand Grey on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Bastion Grey

Other Formula P3 paints close to IDF Sand Grey

All matches: Bastion Grey equivalents · IDF Sand Grey equivalents

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