Light Aircraft Gray BS381C/627 vs Medium Grey Blue

Light Aircraft Gray BS381C/627

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Aqueous Hobby Color
Code
H-332
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#5b918b (estimate)

Medium Grey Blue

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Color
Code
70.772
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#6c9b8f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.5, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Medium Grey Blue is a little lighter, warmer than Light Aircraft Gray BS381C/627.

Can I use Medium Grey Blue instead of Light Aircraft Gray BS381C/627?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Medium Grey Blue is a little lighter, warmer than Light Aircraft Gray BS381C/627.

Can I use Light Aircraft Gray BS381C/627 instead of Medium Grey Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Light Aircraft Gray BS381C/627 is a little darker, cooler.

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 Light Aircraft Gray BS381C/627 on the colour wheel See Medium Grey Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Light Aircraft Gray BS381C/627

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Medium Grey Blue

All matches: Light Aircraft Gray BS381C/627 equivalents · Medium Grey Blue equivalents

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