AK Interactive French Blue is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 87 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. The digital color reference is a muted, dark grey leaning neutral. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Forest Green and WW1 Green, both Humbrol paints selected from the digital catalog. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Matt Iron Grey equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Humbrol Matt Iron 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 French Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 2.6).
Nearest in the Revell catalog: Revell 74 Gunship Grey USAF/Geschützgrau USAF, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.8).
Best Scale75 option: Scale75 Modesty Black, similar digital colors (delta E 2.9).
From Citadel: Citadel Eshin Grey, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.0).
The stored colors differ by delta E 2.6 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
Scale75
Citadel
Two Thin Coats
Vallejo
P3 Paints
Tamiya
Monument Pro Acryl
Green Stuff World
The Army Painter
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 7 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 Matt Iron Grey?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive French Blue at 87% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Matt Iron Grey?
A Citadel candidate to check is Eshin Grey at 85% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Matt Iron Grey?
The approximate digital swatch for Matt Iron Grey is a dark muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #434B4D). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Matt Iron Grey with?
The digital catalog suggests testing WW1 Green for a lighter step and Forest Green for a darker step, both from Humbrol. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.