IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai) vs Sail Color

IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai)

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Mr. Color
Code
C-528
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#bfa778 (estimate)

Sail Color

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Aqueous Hobby Color
Code
H-85
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#b3af74 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Sail Color is more saturated, cooler than IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai).

Can I use Sail Color instead of IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai)?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Sail Color is more saturated, cooler than IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai).

Can I use IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai) instead of Sail Color?

The same difference applies the other way round: IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai) is more muted, warmer.

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 IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai) on the colour wheel See Sail Color on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai)

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Sail Color

All matches: IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai) equivalents · Sail Color equivalents

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