Matching it is straightforward: Tamiya IJN Grey lands at 90 percent in the same finish, and 4 brands in all carry a close same-finish swap. Color-wise this is a muted, light grey leaning neutral. For modelling, drop to French Army Grey-Blue in the recesses and step up to Raf Sky / Fs 34424 on the edges, both AK Interactive paints. Bottom line: run out mid-project and another brand will get you within a shade.
Light Gull Grey Fs 16440 equivalents, brand by brand
Several ranges orbit this color without landing on it. Here is the closest each brand manages, nearest first:
- Closest Tamiya equivalent: Tamiya IJN Grey, a swap nobody spots at arm's length (delta E 1.9).
- From Vallejo: Vallejo Green Grey, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 2.6).
- The P3 Paints pick: P3 Paints Retribution White, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.3).
- Nearest in the Humbrol catalog: Humbrol Camouflage Grey, workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 4.1).
- Best The Army Painter option: The Army Painter Great Hall Grey, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 4.5).
- From Monument Pro Acryl: Monument Pro Acryl Ivory, workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 5.2).
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
Vallejo
P3 Paints
Humbrol
The Army Painter
Monument Pro Acryl
Citadel
Scale75
Revell
Two Thin Coats
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What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Light Gull Grey Fs 16440?
The closest same-finish match is Tamiya IJN Grey at 90% color similarity.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Light Gull Grey Fs 16440?
Yes. The closest Vallejo option is Green Grey at 87%, a same-finish match.
What color is Light Gull Grey Fs 16440?
Light Gull Grey Fs 16440 is a light muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #AEAEA4).
What do I highlight and shade Light Gull Grey Fs 16440 with?
Highlight Light Gull Grey Fs 16440 toward Raf Sky / Fs 34424 and shade it down into French Army Grey-Blue, both AK Interactive paints in the same finish family.