This is a common color; 5 other brands cover it, the nearest being AK Interactive Graphite at 93 percent. Color-wise this is a muted, mid-tone grey leaning neutral. For modelling, drop to Earth Brown (RAL 7006) in the recesses and step up to Greyish Green/Schilfgrün (RAL 6013) on the edges, both Revell paints. Bottom line: run out mid-project and another brand will get you within a shade.
Mouse grey/Mausgrau (RAL 7005) equivalents, brand by brand
Several ranges orbit this color without landing on it. Here is the closest each brand manages, nearest first:
- Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Graphite, a swap nobody spots at arm's length (delta E 1.4).
- Citadel's closest color: Citadel Air Caste Thinner, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 2.9).
- Nearest in the Vallejo catalog: Vallejo Dark Sea Grey, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.1).
- Best Two Thin Coats option: Two Thin Coats Wizard Grey, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.3).
- From Humbrol: Humbrol Dk Gull Grey, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 4.1).
- Tamiya's closest color: Tamiya Sea Grey 2, workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 5.0).
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.
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90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
AK Interactive
Citadel
Vallejo
Two Thin Coats
Humbrol
Tamiya
Monument Pro Acryl
The Army Painter
Scale75
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What is the closest equivalent to Revell Mouse grey/Mausgrau (RAL 7005)?
The closest same-finish match is AK Interactive Graphite at 93% color similarity.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Mouse grey/Mausgrau (RAL 7005)?
Yes. The closest Citadel option is Air Caste Thinner at 85%, a same-finish match.
What color is Mouse grey/Mausgrau (RAL 7005)?
Mouse grey/Mausgrau (RAL 7005) is a mid-tone muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #6C706F).
What do I highlight and shade Mouse grey/Mausgrau (RAL 7005) with?
Highlight Mouse grey/Mausgrau (RAL 7005) toward Greyish Green/Schilfgrün (RAL 6013) and shade it down into Earth Brown (RAL 7006), both Revell paints in the same finish family.