IJN Gray (Sasebo Arsenal) vs Camoufl age Gray

How close are they?

ΔE 8.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Camoufl age Gray is a little lighter, more muted than IJN Gray (Sasebo Arsenal).

Can I use Camoufl age Gray instead of IJN Gray (Sasebo Arsenal)?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Camoufl age Gray is a little lighter, more muted than IJN Gray (Sasebo Arsenal).

Can I use IJN Gray (Sasebo Arsenal) instead of Camoufl age Gray?

The same difference applies the other way round: IJN Gray (Sasebo Arsenal) is a little darker, more saturated.

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.