The digital color reference is a moderate, very dark blue leaning cool. Scale75 Siesta Blue is a close digital color candidate at 88 percent within the same broad paint-type group. Digital color suggestions within Monument Pro Acryl are Carbon Black for a darker step and Grey Green for a lighter step. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Payne's Grey equivalents, brand by brand
1 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 Monument Pro Acryl Payne's Grey.
- Closest Scale75 equivalent: Scale75 Siesta Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 2.4).
- Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Dark Sea Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.5).
- Nearest in the AK Interactive catalog: AK Interactive Oxford, similar digital colors (delta E 2.7).
- Best Green Stuff World option: Green Stuff World Steel Grey, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.0).
- From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Deep Ocean Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 3.4).
- Revell's closest color: Revell 56 Blue/Blau, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.3).
Our digital comparison places Scale75 Siesta Blue slightly cooler than the original swatch. Use that as a clue for selecting test paints, not a prediction of dried-paint appearance.
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.
Scale75
Vallejo
AK Interactive
Green Stuff World
The Army Painter
Revell
Humbrol
Tamiya
Two Thin Coats
P3 Paints
Citadel
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Found in 5 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 Payne's Grey?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Scale75 Siesta Blue at 88% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Payne's Grey?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Dark Sea Blue at 87% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Payne's Grey?
The approximate digital swatch for Payne's Grey is a very dark moderate blue with a cool undertone (hex #202C3A). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Payne's Grey with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Grey Green for a lighter step and Carbon Black for a darker step, both from Monument Pro Acryl. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.