Celestra Grey's approximate swatch sits in the teal family: light in tone, muted in saturation, cool in cast. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Rakarth Flesh and Grey Seer, both Citadel paints selected from the digital catalog. Rlm 65 (1938) from AK Interactive scores 91 percent against the stored swatch and shares its broad paint-type group. A high digital score does not certify a physical match; compare it with the original after drying.
Celestra Grey equivalents in other ranges
1 of the 9 brands with a listed match have a candidate in the same broad paint-type group scoring at least 88% digital color similarity to Citadel Celestra Grey.
- Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Rlm 65 (1938), a small digital color distance (delta E 1.8).
- Best Vallejo option: Vallejo Pale Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.0).
- From Revell: Revell 76 Light Grey (USAF), a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.4).
- Monument Pro Acryl's closest color: Monument Pro Acryl White Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.5).
- Nearest in the Two Thin Coats catalog: Two Thin Coats Frost Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.5).
- Best Humbrol option: Humbrol 183 Grey, a broader digital color reference (delta E 6.3).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.8. 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
Vallejo
Revell
Monument Pro Acryl
Two Thin Coats
Humbrol
P3 Paints
Tamiya
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 Citadel Celestra Grey?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Rlm 65 (1938) at 91% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Celestra Grey?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Pale Blue at 80% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Celestra Grey?
The approximate digital swatch for Celestra Grey is a light muted teal with a cool undertone (hex #8BA3A3). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Celestra Grey with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Grey Seer for a lighter step and Rakarth Flesh for a darker step, both from Citadel. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.