N8 Neutral Gray vs Rus. AF Grey Prot. Coat

How close are they?

ΔE 11.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Rus. AF Grey Prot. Coat is a little darker, more saturated than N8 Neutral Gray.

Can I use Rus. AF Grey Prot. Coat instead of N8 Neutral Gray?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Rus. AF Grey Prot. Coat is a little darker, more saturated than N8 Neutral Gray.

Can I use N8 Neutral Gray instead of Rus. AF Grey Prot. Coat?

The same difference applies the other way round: N8 Neutral Gray is a little lighter, more muted.

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.