The digital color reference is a muted, light grey leaning neutral. AK Interactive Medium Sea Grey is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 86 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Digital color suggestions within Citadel are Administratum Grey for a darker step and Ushabti Bone for a lighter step. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Administratum Grey equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Citadel Administratum 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 AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Medium Sea Grey, similar digital colors (delta E 2.7).
From Revell: Revell 75 Stone Grey (RAL 7030), some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.5).
Tamiya's closest color: Tamiya XF-14 JA Grey, similar digital colors (delta E 4.0).
Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Grey Castle, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.4).
The stored colors differ by delta E 2.7 without a dominant lightness, warmth or saturation shift under our display rules. This describes the digital values, not the appearance of dried paint.
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
Revell
Tamiya
The Army Painter
Monument Pro Acryl
Vallejo
P3 Paints
Two Thin Coats
Humbrol
Green Stuff World
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 Citadel Administratum Grey?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Medium Sea Grey at 86% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Administratum Grey?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Grey Castle at 78% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Administratum Grey?
The approximate digital swatch for Administratum Grey is a light muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #989C94). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Administratum Grey with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Ushabti Bone for a lighter step and Administratum Grey for a darker step, both from Citadel. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.