Color-wise this is a muted, light grey leaning neutral. Matching it is straightforward: AK Interactive Light Ghost Grey Fs 36375 lands at 92 percent in the same finish, and 5 brands in all carry a close same-finish swap. It builds a smooth gradient with Light Sea Grey underneath and Beige Green on the highlights, all in the Humbrol line. Bottom line: run out mid-project and another brand will get you within a shade.
RAF Barley Grey equivalents, brand by brand
1 of the 11 brands with a mapped match get genuinely close to Humbrol RAF Barley Grey, though none is a clone. Brand by brand, the nearest colors are:
- Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Light Ghost Grey Fs 36375, a swap nobody spots at arm's length (delta E 1.6).
- From Citadel: Citadel Grey Seer, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 2.6).
- Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Sky Grey, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.2).
- Nearest in the Tamiya catalog: Tamiya Light Sea Grey, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.5).
- Best Monument Pro Acryl option: Monument Pro Acryl Bright Neutral Grey, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 4.0).
- From Revell: Revell Grey / Grau (RAL 7001), workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 5.3).
We checked the Lab numbers for a hidden catch and there is none: lightness and temperature both line up, so this swap is as safe as they come.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
AK Interactive
Citadel
Vallejo
Tamiya
Monument Pro Acryl
Revell
The Army Painter
Green Stuff World
Two Thin Coats
P3 Paints
Scale75
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 5 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol RAF Barley Grey?
The closest same-finish match is AK Interactive Light Ghost Grey Fs 36375 at 92% color similarity.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of RAF Barley Grey?
Yes. The closest Citadel option is Grey Seer at 87%, a same-finish match.
What color is RAF Barley Grey?
RAF Barley Grey is a light muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #A2A9AF).
What do I highlight and shade RAF Barley Grey with?
Highlight RAF Barley Grey toward Beige Green and shade it down into Light Sea Grey, both Humbrol paints in the same finish family.