What is the difference between IDF Gray 2 (-1981 Golan) and IJN Ash Grey?

ΔE 2 (very close). IJN Ash Grey is cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

IDF Gray 2 (-1981 Golan) vs IJN Ash Grey

IDF Gray 2 (-1981 Golan)

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-529
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #7d7869 (estimate)

IJN Ash Grey

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.311
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #7b7967 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 2.1, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. IJN Ash Grey is cooler than IDF Gray 2 (-1981 Golan).

Can I use IJN Ash Grey instead of IDF Gray 2 (-1981 Golan)?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 2). IJN Ash Grey is cooler than IDF Gray 2 (-1981 Golan).

Can I use IDF Gray 2 (-1981 Golan) instead of IJN Ash Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: IDF Gray 2 (-1981 Golan) is 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 2 (-1981 Golan) on the colour wheel See IJN Ash Grey on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to IDF Gray 2 (-1981 Golan)

IDF Gray 2 (-1981 Golan) vs UK Light Mud (71.284)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close
IDF Gray 2 (-1981 Golan) vs IDF Isr. Sand Grey (61-73) (70.614)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close
IDF Gray 2 (-1981 Golan) vs Stone Grey (70.884)Model Color · ΔE 4, very close

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to IJN Ash Grey

IJN Ash Grey vs IDF Gray 3 Modern (C-530)Mr. Color · ΔE 4, very close
IJN Ash Grey vs Dark Seagray (C-25)Mr. Color · ΔE 8, close
IJN Ash Grey vs Gray FS36231 (C-317)Mr. Color · ΔE 9, close

All matches: IDF Gray 2 (-1981 Golan) equivalents · IJN Ash Grey equivalents