Color-wise this is a muted, light grey leaning neutral. No shortage of substitutes here, Light Green Blue from Vallejo matches at 91 percent and 6 brands carry a strong same-finish near-match. It builds a smooth gradient with Greyish Green (RAL 6013) underneath and Grey/Grau (RAL 7001) on the highlights, all in the Revell line. In practice you can substitute across brands here without anyone noticing at arm's length.
Light Grey (USAF) equivalents, brand by brand
Several ranges orbit this color without landing on it. Here is the closest each brand manages, nearest first:
- Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Light Green Blue, a swap nobody spots at arm's length (delta E 1.9).
- Best Citadel option: Citadel Administratum Grey, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 2.7).
- From P3 Paints: P3 Paints Underbelly Blue, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.0).
- AK Interactive's closest color: AK Interactive Rlm 78 (1942), a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.5).
- Nearest in the Tamiya catalog: Tamiya IJN Grey, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.5).
- Best Humbrol option: Humbrol Grey, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.5).
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
Vallejo
Citadel
P3 Paints
AK Interactive
Tamiya
Humbrol
The Army Painter
Two Thin Coats
Green Stuff World
Monument Pro Acryl
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Try any paint in the scheme toolMatch difficulty
Found in 6 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Revell Light Grey (USAF)?
The closest same-finish match is Vallejo Light Green Blue at 91% color similarity.
What color is Light Grey (USAF)?
Light Grey (USAF) is a light muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #899692).
What do I highlight and shade Light Grey (USAF) with?
Highlight Light Grey (USAF) toward Grey/Grau (RAL 7001) and shade it down into Greyish Green (RAL 6013), both Revell paints in the same finish family.