Citadel Wraithbone is a close digital color candidate at 93 percent within the same broad paint-type group. Grimy Grey's approximate swatch sits in the yellow family: very light in tone, moderate in saturation, warm in cast. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Pastel Blue and Luminous Flesh, both AK Interactive paints selected from the digital catalog. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Grimy Grey equivalents in other ranges
3 brands have a same-type candidate scoring at least 88% against Grimy Grey's approximate swatch. Compare the listed options and test the paint before substituting.
- Closest Citadel equivalent: Citadel Wraithbone, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.4).
- The Army Painter's closest color: The Army Painter Ancient Stone, close stored digital colors (delta E 1.9).
- Nearest in the Vallejo catalog: Vallejo Bone White, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.2).
- Best Scale75 option: Scale75 Victorian Flesh, similar digital colors (delta E 2.7).
- From P3 Paints: P3 Paints Devout White, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.8).
- Humbrol's closest color: Humbrol 121 Israeli Pale Stone, similar digital colors (delta E 3.5).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.4. That does not measure dried-paint appearance, sheen or coverage; compare test patches before substituting.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
Citadel
The Army Painter
Vallejo
Scale75
P3 Paints
Humbrol
Green Stuff World
Monument Pro Acryl
Two Thin Coats
Tamiya
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Found in 7 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Grimy Grey?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Citadel Wraithbone at 93% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Grimy Grey?
The approximate digital swatch for Grimy Grey is a very light moderate yellow with a warm undertone (hex #D9CFB4). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Grimy Grey with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Luminous Flesh for a lighter step and Pastel Blue for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.