Ash Grey's approximate swatch sits in the grey family: mid-tone in tone, muted in saturation, neutral in cast. Medium Grey Fs 36270 from AK Interactive scores 91 percent against the stored swatch and shares its broad paint-type group. Digital color suggestions within The Army Painter are Brush-On Primer for a darker step and Wilted Rose for a lighter step. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Ash Grey equivalents in other ranges
2 brands have a same-type candidate scoring at least 88% against Ash Grey's approximate swatch. Compare the listed options and test the paint before substituting.
- Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Medium Grey Fs 36270, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.9).
- From Humbrol: Humbrol 176 Neutral Grey, similar digital colors (delta E 2.3).
- Tamiya's closest color: Tamiya XF-53 Neutral Grey, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.9).
- Nearest in the Green Stuff World catalog: Green Stuff World Moonstone Grey, similar digital colors (delta E 3.6).
- Best Vallejo option: Vallejo Blue Grey Pale, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.7).
- From Scale75: Scale75 Graphite, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.8).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.9. 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.
AK Interactive
Medium Grey Fs 36270
Dark Gull Grey Fs 36231
Aggressor Grey Fs 36251
Raf Medium Sea Grey Bs381C/637
Dark Ghost Grey Fs 36320
Grey Blue
Pale Grey
M-485 Blue-Grey
Rlm 78 (1941)
Humbrol
176 Neutral Grey
145 Medium Grey
165 Medium Sea Grey
126 Satin US Medium Grey
128 US Compass Grey
111 Matt Uniform Grey
183 Grey
87 Steel Grey
Tamiya
Green Stuff World
Vallejo
Scale75
P3 Paints
Citadel
Two Thin Coats
Revell
Monument Pro Acryl
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 5 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 The Army Painter Ash Grey?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Medium Grey Fs 36270 at 91% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Ash Grey?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Blue Grey Pale at 81% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Ash Grey?
The approximate digital swatch for Ash Grey is a mid-tone muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #84878C). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Ash Grey with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Wilted Rose for a lighter step and Brush-On Primer for a darker step, both from The Army Painter. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.