The stored digital swatch for Ocean Grey is a mid-tone muted grey with a neutral cast. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Uniform Green and Satin US Medium Grey, both Humbrol paints selected from the digital catalog. The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Raf Ocean Grey, scoring 89 percent digital color similarity. A high digital score does not certify a physical match; compare it with the original after drying.
Ocean 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 Humbrol Ocean Grey.
- Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Raf Ocean Grey, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.2).
- Nearest in the Two Thin Coats catalog: Two Thin Coats Shadow Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 3.9).
- Best Tamiya option: Tamiya XF-54 Dark Sea Grey, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.3).
- From Revell: Revell 47 Mouse grey/Mausgrau (RAL 7005), a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.5).
- The Army Painter's closest color: The Army Painter Uniform Grey, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.7).
- Nearest in the Monument Pro Acryl catalog: Monument Pro Acryl Bright Green Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 7.3).
The stored colors differ by delta E 2.2 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
Two Thin Coats
Tamiya
Revell
The Army Painter
Monument Pro Acryl
Citadel
Vallejo
Green Stuff World
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 Ocean Grey?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Raf Ocean Grey at 89% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Ocean Grey?
The approximate digital swatch for Ocean Grey is a mid-tone muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #5D6B70). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Ocean Grey with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Satin US Medium Grey for a lighter step and Uniform Green for a darker step, both from Humbrol. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.