In our digital catalog, Matt Uniform Grey is classified as a neutral grey, mid-tone and muted. Medium Sea Grey 2 from Tamiya scores 91 percent against the stored swatch and shares its broad paint-type group. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Cockpit Green and Grey, both Humbrol paints selected from the digital catalog. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Matt Uniform Grey equivalents, brand by brand
1 brand has a same-type candidate scoring at least 88% against Matt Uniform Grey's approximate swatch. Compare the listed options and test the paint before substituting.
- Closest Tamiya equivalent: Tamiya XF-83 Medium Sea Grey 2, close stored digital colors (delta E 1.7).
- Nearest in the P3 Paints catalog: P3 Paints Frostbite, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.0).
- Best AK Interactive option: AK Interactive Raf Medium Sea Grey Bs381C/637, similar digital colors (delta E 3.2).
- From Vallejo: Vallejo Blue Grey Pale, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.4).
- Revell's closest color: Revell 76 Light Grey (USAF), a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.2).
- Nearest in the Citadel catalog: Citadel Administratum Grey, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.5).
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.
Tamiya
P3 Paints
AK Interactive
Vallejo
Revell
Citadel
The Army Painter
Green Stuff World
Two Thin Coats
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About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 4 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 Uniform Grey?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Tamiya Medium Sea Grey 2 at 91% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Matt Uniform Grey?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Blue Grey Pale at 83% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Matt Uniform Grey?
The approximate digital swatch for Matt Uniform Grey is a mid-tone muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #7F8C8D). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Matt Uniform Grey with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Grey for a lighter step and Cockpit Green for a darker step, both from Humbrol. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.