Color-wise this is a muted, mid-tone grey leaning neutral. Matching it is straightforward: Tamiya JN Grey lands at 90 percent in the same finish, and 5 brands in all carry a close same-finish swap. It builds a smooth gradient with Raf Ocean Grey underneath and A-14 Interior Steel Grey on the highlights, all in the AK Interactive line. Bottom line: run out mid-project and another brand will get you within a shade.
Neutral Grey 43 equivalents, brand by brand
2 of the 11 brands with a mapped match get genuinely close to AK Interactive Neutral Grey 43, though none is a clone. Brand by brand, the nearest colors are:
- Closest Tamiya equivalent: Tamiya JN Grey, a swap nobody spots at arm's length (delta E 2.0).
- Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Dark Sea Grey, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 2.3).
- Nearest in the Revell catalog: Revell Mouse grey/Mausgrau (RAL 7005), close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.1).
- Best Citadel option: Citadel Air Caste Thinner, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.2).
- From Two Thin Coats: Two Thin Coats Wizard Grey, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.5).
- Monument Pro Acryl's closest color: Monument Pro Acryl Bone, workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 6.1).
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
Revell
Citadel
Two Thin Coats
Monument Pro Acryl
Humbrol
The Army Painter
Scale75
Green Stuff World
P3 Paints
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Neutral Grey 43?
The closest same-finish match is Tamiya JN Grey at 90% color similarity.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Neutral Grey 43?
Yes. The closest Vallejo option is Dark Sea Grey at 88%, a same-finish match.
What color is Neutral Grey 43?
Neutral Grey 43 is a mid-tone muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #6A6B66).
What do I highlight and shade Neutral Grey 43 with?
Highlight Neutral Grey 43 toward A-14 Interior Steel Grey and shade it down into Raf Ocean Grey, both AK Interactive paints in the same finish family.