Humbrol US Compass Grey is a close digital color candidate at 93 percent within the same broad paint-type group. Grey / Grau (RAL 7001)'s approximate swatch sits in the grey family: light in tone, muted in saturation, neutral in cast. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Greyish Green (RAL 6013) and Grey/Grau (RAL 7001), both Revell paints selected from the digital catalog. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Grey / Grau (RAL 7001) equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Grey / Grau (RAL 7001) with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Humbrol equivalent: Humbrol 128 US Compass Grey, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.3).
- Nearest in the AK Interactive catalog: AK Interactive Pale Grey, close stored digital colors (delta E 1.5).
- Best Tamiya option: Tamiya XF-87 IJN Grey, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.3).
- From Vallejo: Vallejo Light Grey, similar digital colors (delta E 3.8).
- The P3 Paints pick: P3 Paints Underbelly Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.8).
- Nearest in the Two Thin Coats catalog: Two Thin Coats Carcharodon Grey, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.1).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.3. That does not measure dried-paint appearance, sheen or coverage; compare test patches before substituting.
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.
Humbrol
128 US Compass Grey
183 Grey
141 Light Sea Grey
162 Surface Grey
167 RAF Barley Grey
145 Medium Grey
176 Neutral Grey
95 Concrete
87 Steel Grey
AK Interactive
Pale Grey
Dark Ghost Grey Fs 36320
Raf Camouflage (Barley) Grey Bs381C/626
Light Ghost Grey Fs 36375
Sky Grey Fs 36463
Raf Medium Sea Grey Bs381C/637
Medium Grey Fs 36270
French Army Grey-Blue
Raf Sky Grey
Rlm 78 (1941)
Dark Gull Grey Fs 36231
Aggressor Grey Fs 36251
Tamiya
Vallejo
P3 Paints
Two Thin Coats
Citadel
Green Stuff World
The Army Painter
Monument Pro Acryl
About this color
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Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 5 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 Revell Grey / Grau (RAL 7001)?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Humbrol US Compass Grey at 93% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Grey / Grau (RAL 7001)?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Light Grey at 81% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Grey / Grau (RAL 7001)?
The approximate digital swatch for Grey / Grau (RAL 7001) is a light muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #90989E). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Grey / Grau (RAL 7001) with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Grey/Grau (RAL 7001) for a lighter step and Greyish Green (RAL 6013) for a darker step, both from Revell. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.