The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is Humbrol Neutral Grey, scoring 94 percent digital color similarity. The stored digital swatch for Medium Grey Fs 36270 is a mid-tone muted grey with a neutral cast. Digital color suggestions within AK Interactive are Aggressor Grey Fs 36251 for a darker step and Ijn J3 Sp (Amber Grey) for a lighter step. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Medium Grey Fs 36270 equivalents in other ranges
3 brands have a same-type candidate scoring at least 88% against Medium Grey Fs 36270's approximate swatch. Compare the listed options and test the paint before substituting.
- Closest Humbrol equivalent: Humbrol 176 Neutral Grey, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.3).
- From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Ash Grey, close stored digital colors (delta E 1.9).
- Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Blue Grey Pale, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.3).
- Nearest in the Tamiya catalog: Tamiya XF-53 Neutral Grey, similar digital colors (delta E 2.7).
- Best Green Stuff World option: Green Stuff World Moonstone Grey, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.2).
- From P3 Paints: P3 Paints Frostbite, similar digital colors (delta E 3.8).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.3. 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.
Humbrol
The Army Painter
Vallejo
Tamiya
Green Stuff World
P3 Paints
Scale75
Two Thin Coats
Revell
Citadel
Monument Pro Acryl
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 6 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 Fs 36270?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Humbrol Neutral Grey at 94% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Medium Grey Fs 36270?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Ash Grey at 91% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Medium Grey Fs 36270?
The approximate digital swatch for Medium Grey Fs 36270 is a mid-tone muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #84898C). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Medium Grey Fs 36270 with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Ijn J3 Sp (Amber Grey) for a lighter step and Aggressor Grey Fs 36251 for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.