Rainy Grey vs Light Gray

Rainy Grey

Brand
Reaper
Range
Master Series Paints
Code
09038
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#828282 (estimate)

Light Gray

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Air
Code
71.050
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#818c92 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.2, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Light Gray is a little lighter, more saturated than Rainy Grey.

Can I use Light Gray instead of Rainy Grey?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). Light Gray is a little lighter, more saturated than Rainy Grey.

Can I use Rainy Grey instead of Light Gray?

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

Other Vallejo paints close to Rainy Grey

Other Reaper paints close to Light Gray

All matches: Rainy Grey equivalents · Light Gray equivalents

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