J.N. Gray vs Insignia White

J.N. Gray

Brand
Tamiya
Range
XF Flat Acrylic
Code
XF-12
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#bec8bd (estimate)

Insignia White

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Air
Code
71.279
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#dbdfc8 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Insignia White is a little lighter, more saturated than J.N. Gray.

Can I use Insignia White instead of J.N. Gray?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Insignia White is a little lighter, more saturated than J.N. Gray.

Can I use J.N. Gray instead of Insignia White?

The same difference applies the other way round: J.N. Gray 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 J.N. Gray on the colour wheel See Insignia White on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to J.N. Gray

Other Tamiya paints close to Insignia White

All matches: J.N. Gray equivalents · Insignia White equivalents

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