IJN Grey's approximate swatch sits in the grey family: light in tone, muted in saturation, neutral in cast. The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Raf Camouflage (Barley) Grey Bs381C/626, scoring 91 percent digital color similarity. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Neutral Grey and Sky Grey, both Tamiya paints selected from the digital catalog. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
IJN Grey equivalents in other ranges
3 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 Tamiya IJN Grey.
- Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Raf Camouflage (Barley) Grey Bs381C/626, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.8).
- Humbrol's closest color: Humbrol 183 Grey, close stored digital colors (delta E 1.9).
- Nearest in the P3 Paints catalog: P3 Paints Underbelly Blue, a small digital color distance (delta E 2.0).
- Best Citadel option: Citadel Administratum Grey, similar digital colors (delta E 3.3).
- From Revell: Revell 374 Grey / Grau (RAL 7001), some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.3).
- Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Light Grey, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.2).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.8. 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.
AK Interactive
Humbrol
P3 Paints
Citadel
Revell
Vallejo
Two Thin Coats
Green Stuff World
The Army Painter
Monument Pro Acryl
Scale75
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
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 Tamiya IJN Grey?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Raf Camouflage (Barley) Grey Bs381C/626 at 91% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of IJN Grey?
A Citadel candidate to check is Administratum Grey at 84% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is IJN Grey?
The approximate digital swatch for IJN Grey is a light muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #909898). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade IJN Grey with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Sky Grey for a lighter step and Neutral Grey for a darker step, both from Tamiya. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.