Grey Blue's approximate swatch sits in the blue family: mid-tone in tone, moderate in saturation, cool in cast. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Turquoise and Bright Neutral Grey, both Monument Pro Acryl paints selected from the digital catalog. The leading same-type candidate, Citadel Russ Grey, scores 86 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Grey Blue equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Grey Blue. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Citadel equivalent: Citadel Russ Grey, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.8).
Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Grey Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 4.0).
Nearest in the Humbrol catalog: Humbrol 144 Intermediate Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.5).
Best The Army Painter option: The Army Painter Runic Cobalt, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.6).
The stored swatch for Citadel Russ Grey is slightly warmer than the swatch for Grey Blue. Test both paints over the same primer to check the actual result.
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.
Citadel
Vallejo
Humbrol
The Army Painter
Two Thin Coats
Green Stuff World
Scale75
AK Interactive
Tamiya
P3 Paints
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Found in 2 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Monument Pro Acryl Grey Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Citadel Russ Grey at 86% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Grey Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Grey Blue is a mid-tone moderate blue with a cool undertone (hex #50728E). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Grey Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Bright Neutral Grey for a lighter step and Turquoise for a darker step, both from Monument Pro Acryl. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.