What is the difference between Cloudy Grey and Light Mud?

ΔE 15 (loose). Light Mud is a little lighter, much more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Cloudy Grey vs Light Mud

Cloudy Grey

Brand: Reaper
Range: Master Series Paints
Code: 09089
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #686665 (estimate)

Light Mud

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.760
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #6e745b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Light Mud is a little lighter, much more saturated than Cloudy Grey.

Can I use Light Mud instead of Cloudy Grey?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 15). Light Mud is a little lighter, much more saturated than Cloudy Grey.

Can I use Cloudy Grey instead of Light Mud?

The same difference applies the other way round: Cloudy Grey is a little darker, much 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 Cloudy Grey on the colour wheel See Light Mud on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Cloudy Grey

Cloudy Grey vs Camoufl age Gray (71.280)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Light Mud
Cloudy Grey vs London Grey (70.836)Model Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Light Mud
Cloudy Grey vs Dark Sea Grey (70.991)Model Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Light Mud

Other Reaper paints close to Light Mud

Light Mud vs Ghoul Skin (09148)Master Series Paints · ΔE 7, close · closer than Cloudy Grey
Light Mud vs Stone Grey (09086)Master Series Paints · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Cloudy Grey
Light Mud vs Pale Lichen (09084)Master Series Paints · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Cloudy Grey

All matches: Cloudy Grey equivalents · Light Mud equivalents