Pale Grey's approximate swatch sits in the grey family: light in tone, muted in saturation, neutral in cast. The catalog suggests Rlm 02 RLM-Grau (1938) as a darker color and Warm Grey as a lighter color to test, both from AK Interactive. Revell Grey / Grau (RAL 7001) is a close digital color candidate at 92 percent within the same broad paint-type group. A high digital score does not certify a physical match; compare it with the original after drying.
Pale Grey equivalents in other ranges
2 brands have a same-type candidate scoring at least 88% against Pale Grey's approximate swatch. Compare the listed options and test the paint before substituting.
- Closest Revell equivalent: Revell 374 Grey / Grau (RAL 7001), a small digital color distance (delta E 1.5).
- From Humbrol: Humbrol 128 US Compass Grey, similar digital colors (delta E 2.0).
- Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Light Grey, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.3).
- Nearest in the Two Thin Coats catalog: Two Thin Coats Carcharodon Grey, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.5).
- Best Tamiya option: Tamiya XF-87 IJN Grey, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.6).
- From Citadel: Citadel Grey Seer, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.7).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.5. 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.
Revell
Humbrol
Vallejo
Two Thin Coats
Tamiya
Citadel
P3 Paints
Green Stuff World
Monument Pro Acryl
The Army Painter
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 2 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 Pale Grey?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Revell Grey / Grau (RAL 7001) at 92% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Pale Grey?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Light Grey at 79% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Pale Grey?
The approximate digital swatch for Pale Grey is a light muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #939AA2). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Pale Grey with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Warm Grey for a lighter step and Rlm 02 RLM-Grau (1938) for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.