Hellgrau RLM 76's approximate swatch sits in the grey family: light in tone, muted in saturation, neutral in cast. For a possible shade and highlight, compare US Ghost Grey and RAF Light Aircraft Grey, both Humbrol paints selected from the digital catalog. The leading same-type candidate, AK Interactive Medium Grey, scores 87 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Hellgrau RLM 76 equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Hellgrau RLM 76. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Medium Grey, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.7).
Tamiya's closest color: Tamiya XF-80 Royal Light Grey, similar digital colors (delta E 3.9).
Nearest in the Vallejo catalog: Vallejo Pale Grey Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.0).
Best The Army Painter option: The Army Painter Company Grey, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.9).
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
Tamiya
Vallejo
The Army Painter
Scale75
P3 Paints
Monument Pro Acryl
Green Stuff World
Revell
Citadel
Two Thin Coats
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 Humbrol Hellgrau RLM 76?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Medium Grey at 87% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Hellgrau RLM 76?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Pale Grey Blue at 75% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Hellgrau RLM 76?
The approximate digital swatch for Hellgrau RLM 76 is a light muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #B1BFC4). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Hellgrau RLM 76 with?
The digital catalog suggests testing RAF Light Aircraft Grey for a lighter step and US Ghost Grey for a darker step, both from Humbrol. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.