Matching it is straightforward: Tamiya Light Sea Grey lands at 94 percent in the same finish, and 5 brands in all carry a close same-finish swap. Color-wise this is a muted, light grey leaning neutral. For modelling, drop to Sky Grey Fs 36463 in the recesses and step up to Rock Grey on the edges, both AK Interactive paints. Treat it as an easy swap, just confirm the finish type matches before you commit.
French Army Grey-Blue equivalents, brand by brand
No brand clones French Army Grey-Blue outright, but 2 ranges come close enough to swap. The best candidate from each catalog:
- Closest Tamiya equivalent: Tamiya Light Sea Grey, a swap nobody spots at arm's length (delta E 1.2).
- Humbrol's closest color: Humbrol Surface Grey, close enough that batch variation matters more (delta E 1.8).
- Nearest in the Citadel catalog: Citadel Grey Seer, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 2.5).
- Best Vallejo option: Vallejo Sky Grey, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.6).
- From Monument Pro Acryl: Monument Pro Acryl Bright Neutral Grey, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.8).
- Revell's closest color: Revell Grey / Grau (RAL 7001), workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 5.6).
We checked the Lab numbers for a hidden catch and there is none: lightness and temperature both line up, so this swap is as safe as they come.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Tamiya
Humbrol
Citadel
Vallejo
Monument Pro Acryl
Revell
P3 Paints
Two Thin Coats
The Army Painter
Green Stuff World
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What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive French Army Grey-Blue?
The closest same-finish match is Tamiya Light Sea Grey at 94% color similarity.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of French Army Grey-Blue?
Yes. The closest Citadel option is Grey Seer at 87%, a same-finish match.
What color is French Army Grey-Blue?
French Army Grey-Blue is a light muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #A1A9AB).
What do I highlight and shade French Army Grey-Blue with?
Highlight French Army Grey-Blue toward Rock Grey and shade it down into Sky Grey Fs 36463, both AK Interactive paints in the same finish family.