What is the difference between JASDF Radome Gray and USAAF Light Gray?

ΔE 8 (close). USAAF Light Gray is a little darker, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

JASDF Radome Gray vs USAAF Light Gray

JASDF Radome Gray

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-376
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #b3bfb8 (estimate)

USAAF Light Gray

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.296
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #b0b3a0 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.3, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. USAAF Light Gray is a little darker, more saturated than JASDF Radome Gray.

Can I use USAAF Light Gray instead of JASDF Radome Gray?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). USAAF Light Gray is a little darker, more saturated than JASDF Radome Gray.

Can I use JASDF Radome Gray instead of USAAF Light Gray?

The same difference applies the other way round: JASDF Radome 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.

See JASDF Radome Gray on the colour wheel See USAAF Light Gray on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to JASDF Radome Gray

JASDF Radome Gray vs USAF Light Gray (71.276)Model Air · ΔE 2, very close · closer than USAAF Light Gray
JASDF Radome Gray vs Grey (70.601)Model Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than USAAF Light Gray
JASDF Radome Gray vs Pale Grey Blue (70.907)Model Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than USAAF Light Gray

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to USAAF Light Gray

USAAF Light Gray vs Gray Green (C-128)Mr. Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than JASDF Radome Gray
USAAF Light Gray vs Light Gray (C-97)Mr. Color · ΔE 6, very close · closer than JASDF Radome Gray
USAAF Light Gray vs Gray FS26440 (C-325)Mr. Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than JASDF Radome Gray

All matches: JASDF Radome Gray equivalents · USAAF Light Gray equivalents