The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Chainmail, scoring 91 percent digital color similarity. In our digital catalog, Matt Light Grey is classified as a neutral white, very light and muted. For a possible shade and highlight, compare US Gull Grey and Aircraft Grey, both Humbrol paints selected from the digital catalog. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Matt Light Grey equivalents, brand by brand
3 of the 11 brands with a listed match have a candidate in the same broad paint-type group scoring at least 88% digital color similarity to Humbrol Matt Light Grey.
- Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Chainmail, close stored digital colors (delta E 1.8).
- Nearest in the Revell catalog: Revell 371 Light Grey/Hellgrau (RAL 7035), some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.2).
- Best AK Interactive option: AK Interactive Light Grey Fs 36495, similar digital colors (delta E 2.5).
- From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Brigade Grey, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.5).
- Tamiya's closest color: Tamiya XF-80 Royal Light Grey, similar digital colors (delta E 2.7).
- Nearest in the Monument Pro Acryl catalog: Monument Pro Acryl Bold Titanium White, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.8).
No single digital lightness, warmth or saturation difference exceeds our display threshold. Test the actual paint, because approximate swatches cannot certify a physical match.
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.
Vallejo
Revell
AK Interactive
The Army Painter
Tamiya
Monument Pro Acryl
Scale75
P3 Paints
Citadel
Two Thin Coats
Green Stuff World
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 Light Grey?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Chainmail at 91% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Matt Light Grey?
The approximate digital swatch for Matt Light Grey is a very light muted white with a neutral cast (hex #CCD1D1). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Matt Light Grey with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Aircraft Grey for a lighter step and US Gull Grey for a darker step, both from Humbrol. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.