Administratum Grey's approximate swatch sits in the grey family: light in tone, muted in saturation, neutral in cast. The leading same-type candidate, Revell Light Grey (USAF), scores 87 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. Digital color suggestions within Citadel are Slaanesh Grey for a darker step and Administratum Grey for a lighter step. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Administratum Grey equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Administratum Grey. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Revell equivalent: Revell 76 Light Grey (USAF), some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.7).
AK Interactive's closest color: AK Interactive Ijn J3 Hai-iro (Grey), similar digital colors (delta E 3.2).
Nearest in the Tamiya catalog: Tamiya XF-87 IJN Grey, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.3).
Best Vallejo option: Vallejo Light Green Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 3.6).
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.
Revell
AK Interactive
Tamiya
Vallejo
P3 Paints
The Army Painter
Humbrol
Two Thin Coats
Green Stuff World
Monument Pro Acryl
Scale75
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 Citadel Administratum Grey?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Revell Light Grey (USAF) at 87% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Administratum Grey?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Light Green Blue at 82% 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 #8F9690). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Administratum Grey with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Administratum Grey for a lighter step and Slaanesh Grey for a darker step, both from Citadel. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.