What is the difference between Paynes Gray and Dark Prussian Blue?

ΔE 14 (fair). Dark Prussian Blue is more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Paynes Gray vs Dark Prussian Blue

Paynes Gray

Brand: Golden
Range: Heavy Body Acrylics
Code: PB29 / PBk7
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #202731 (estimate)

Dark Prussian Blue

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.899
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #2f243f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Prussian Blue is more saturated than Paynes Gray.

Can I use Dark Prussian Blue instead of Paynes Gray?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Dark Prussian Blue is more saturated than Paynes Gray.

Can I use Paynes Gray instead of Dark Prussian Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Paynes Gray is 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.

See Paynes Gray on the colour wheel See Dark Prussian Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Paynes Gray

Paynes Gray vs Dark Sea Blue (70.898)Model Color · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Dark Prussian Blue
Paynes Gray vs Glossy Sea Blue (71.300)Model Air · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Dark Prussian Blue
Paynes Gray vs Signal Blue (71.091)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Dark Prussian Blue

Other Golden paints close to Dark Prussian Blue

Dark Prussian Blue vs Prussian Blue Hue (PBk9 / PB15:0 / PV23)Heavy Body Acrylics · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Paynes Gray
Dark Prussian Blue vs Dioxazine Purple (PV23)Heavy Body Acrylics · ΔE 19, loose
Dark Prussian Blue vs Cerulean Blue Deep (PB36)Heavy Body Acrylics · ΔE 21, loose

All matches: Paynes Gray equivalents · Dark Prussian Blue equivalents