IJN Hull Color/Sasebo vs Camoufl age Gray

How close are they?

ΔE 3.3, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Camoufl age Gray is a little darker than IJN Hull Color/Sasebo.

Can I use Camoufl age Gray instead of IJN Hull Color/Sasebo?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 3). Camoufl age Gray is a little darker than IJN Hull Color/Sasebo.

Can I use IJN Hull Color/Sasebo instead of Camoufl age Gray?

The same difference applies the other way round: IJN Hull Color/Sasebo is a little lighter.

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.