IJN Gray (Sasebo Arsenal) vs A-14 Steel Grey

IJN Gray (Sasebo Arsenal)

Brand
Tamiya
Range
XF Flat Acrylic
Code
XF-77
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#4c535d (estimate)

A-14 Steel Grey

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Air
Code
71.336
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#596464 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.2, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. A-14 Steel Grey is a little lighter than IJN Gray (Sasebo Arsenal).

Can I use A-14 Steel Grey instead of IJN Gray (Sasebo Arsenal)?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). A-14 Steel Grey is a little lighter than IJN Gray (Sasebo Arsenal).

Can I use IJN Gray (Sasebo Arsenal) instead of A-14 Steel Grey?

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

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 IJN Gray (Sasebo Arsenal) on the colour wheel See A-14 Steel Grey on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to IJN Gray (Sasebo Arsenal)

Other Tamiya paints close to A-14 Steel Grey

All matches: IJN Gray (Sasebo Arsenal) equivalents · A-14 Steel Grey equivalents

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