N6 Neutral Gray vs Grey

N6 Neutral Gray

Brand
Golden
Range
Heavy Body Acrylics
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#929795 (estimate)

Grey

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Air
Code
70.601
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#babcc0 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Grey is noticeably lighter than N6 Neutral Gray.

Can I use Grey instead of N6 Neutral Gray?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Grey is noticeably lighter than N6 Neutral Gray.

Can I use N6 Neutral Gray instead of Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: N6 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 N6 Neutral Gray on the colour wheel See Grey on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to N6 Neutral Gray

Other Golden paints close to Grey

All matches: N6 Neutral Gray equivalents · Grey equivalents

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