The digital color reference is a muted, light grey leaning neutral. Vallejo Pale Grey Blue is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 87 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. The catalog suggests Spectrum Blue as a darker color and Wwi German Grey-Green Primer as a lighter color to test, both from AK Interactive. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Medium Grey equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for AK Interactive Medium Grey have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Pale Grey Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 2.6).
From Humbrol: Humbrol 175 Hellgrau RLM 76, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.7).
Tamiya's closest color: Tamiya XF-80 Royal Light Grey, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.0).
Nearest in the P3 Paints catalog: P3 Paints Retribution White, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.5).
In the digital values, Vallejo Pale Grey Blue is slightly darker. Coat thickness, undercoat and finish can change the physical comparison.
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.
Vallejo
Humbrol
Tamiya
P3 Paints
Scale75
The Army Painter
Monument Pro Acryl
Revell
Citadel
Two Thin Coats
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 3 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Medium Grey?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Pale Grey Blue at 87% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Medium Grey?
The approximate digital swatch for Medium Grey is a light muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #AFBDBD). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Medium Grey with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Wwi German Grey-Green Primer for a lighter step and Spectrum Blue for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.