IJN Grey sits in the grey family: light in tone, muted in saturation, neutral in cast. This is a common color; 5 other brands cover it, the nearest being AK Interactive Raf Camouflage (Barley) Grey Bs381C/626 at 91 percent. For modelling, drop to JMSDF Gray in the recesses and step up to Sky Grey on the edges, both Tamiya paints. Treat it as an easy swap, just confirm the finish type matches before you commit.
IJN Grey equivalents in other ranges
3 of the 11 brands with a mapped match get genuinely close to Tamiya IJN Grey, though none is a clone. Brand by brand, the nearest colors are:
- Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Raf Camouflage (Barley) Grey Bs381C/626, close enough that batch variation matters more (delta E 1.8).
- Humbrol's closest color: Humbrol Grey, a swap nobody spots at arm's length (delta E 1.9).
- Nearest in the P3 Paints catalog: P3 Paints Underbelly Blue, close enough that batch variation matters more (delta E 2.0).
- Best Citadel option: Citadel Administratum Grey, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.3).
- From Revell: Revell Grey / Grau (RAL 7001), a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.3).
- Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Light Grey, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 4.2).
Side by side the two agree in lightness and temperature; at delta E 1.8 the gap is smaller than the variation between two pots of the same paint.
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90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
AK Interactive
Humbrol
P3 Paints
Citadel
Revell
Vallejo
Two Thin Coats
Green Stuff World
The Army Painter
Monument Pro Acryl
Scale75
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Tamiya IJN Grey?
The closest same-finish match is AK Interactive Raf Camouflage (Barley) Grey Bs381C/626 at 91% color similarity.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of IJN Grey?
Yes. The closest Citadel option is Administratum Grey at 84%, a same-finish match.
What color is IJN Grey?
IJN Grey is a light muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #909898).
What do I highlight and shade IJN Grey with?
Highlight IJN Grey toward Sky Grey and shade it down into JMSDF Gray, both Tamiya paints in the same finish family.