What is the difference between JMSDF 2705 Dark Gray N4 and Basalt Grey?

ΔE 5 (very close). Basalt Grey is a little lighter, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

JMSDF 2705 Dark Gray N4 vs Basalt Grey

JMSDF 2705 Dark Gray N4

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-608
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #4d4e50 (estimate)

Basalt Grey

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.869
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #52555e (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.3, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Basalt Grey is a little lighter, more saturated than JMSDF 2705 Dark Gray N4.

Can I use Basalt Grey instead of JMSDF 2705 Dark Gray N4?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Basalt Grey is a little lighter, more saturated than JMSDF 2705 Dark Gray N4.

Can I use JMSDF 2705 Dark Gray N4 instead of Basalt Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: JMSDF 2705 Dark Gray N4 is a little darker, 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 JMSDF 2705 Dark Gray N4 on the colour wheel See Basalt Grey on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to JMSDF 2705 Dark Gray N4

JMSDF 2705 Dark Gray N4 vs Seaplane Gray (71.314)Model Air · ΔE 1, very close · closer than Basalt Grey
JMSDF 2705 Dark Gray N4 vs Violet Grey (70.773)Model Color · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Basalt Grey
JMSDF 2705 Dark Gray N4 vs Dark Grey RLM42 (71.123)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Basalt Grey

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Basalt Grey

Basalt Grey vs Dark Seagray BS381C 638 (C-331)Mr. Color · ΔE 3, very close · closer than JMSDF 2705 Dark Gray N4
Basalt Grey vs RLM 75 Gray (H-69)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 6, very close
Basalt Grey vs Ocean Gray (C-362)Mr. Color · ΔE 6, very close

All matches: JMSDF 2705 Dark Gray N4 equivalents · Basalt Grey equivalents