N4 Neutral Gray vs Russian AF Grey N.3

N4 Neutral Gray

Brand
Golden
Range
Heavy Body Acrylics
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#575e5d (estimate)

Russian AF Grey N.3

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Air
Code
71.339
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#798382 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Russian AF Grey N.3 is noticeably lighter than N4 Neutral Gray.

Can I use Russian AF Grey N.3 instead of N4 Neutral Gray?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Russian AF Grey N.3 is noticeably lighter than N4 Neutral Gray.

Can I use N4 Neutral Gray instead of Russian AF Grey N.3?

The same difference applies the other way round: N4 Neutral Gray is noticeably darker.

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 N4 Neutral Gray on the colour wheel See Russian AF Grey N.3 on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to N4 Neutral Gray

Other Golden paints close to Russian AF Grey N.3

All matches: N4 Neutral Gray equivalents · Russian AF Grey N.3 equivalents

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