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Bunny Snow
 

18% gray the same?


Is all 18% gray the same shade?

I ask this because the inside cover of the National Geographic Photography Field Guide by Peter Burian is said to be 18% gray. But, when compared with the 18% gray cards in the camera store, it did not match. One was lighter than the other.

This surfaced when I took the Field Guide to the fabric store with the idea of purchasing fabric that was 18% gray to be sewn onto my camera bag. Good idea proved impossible, at least where I live. No fabric available.

Searching online Adorama sells polyester fabric said to be an 18% gray? Is it the same as the 18% gray card, or a different shade? Which is correct?

Before I spend more money, I'd love to know which is the real 18% gray?

Thanks.

Bunny


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November 28, 2006

 
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