Empire Grey vs Ionic
Empire Grey (No.No.171) and Ionic (No.No.87) are both Mylands neutrals. The gap between them is ΔE 4.2 — “very close”. Ionic is the lighter of the two, and Empire Grey the warmer. Both cost about £27.20 per litre.
| Empire Grey | Ionic | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #AAA095 | #B5AEA4 |
| Lightness (L*) | 66 | 71 |
| Code | No.171 | No.87 |
| Price / litre | £27.20 | £27.20 |
More Mylands comparisons
Looking across brands instead? See Empire Grey’s cross-brand matches and cheaper alternatives, or Ionic’s.