Bright Neutral Grey vs USAAF Light Gray

Bright Neutral Grey

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Standard / Signature / AMP
Code
045
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#c0c0bc (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 9.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. USAAF Light Gray is a little darker, more saturated than Bright Neutral Grey.

Can I use USAAF Light Gray instead of Bright Neutral Grey?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). USAAF Light Gray is a little darker, more saturated than Bright Neutral Grey.

Can I use Bright Neutral Grey instead of USAAF Light Gray?

The same difference applies the other way round: Bright Neutral Grey 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 Bright Neutral Grey on the colour wheel See USAAF Light Gray on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Bright Neutral Grey

Other Pro Acryl paints close to USAAF Light Gray

All matches: Bright Neutral Grey equivalents · USAAF Light Gray equivalents

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