Citadel Pallid Wych Flesh is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 86 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. The digital color reference is a muted, light grey leaning neutral. The catalog suggests IJN Grey as a darker color and Flat White as a lighter color to test, both from Tamiya. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
JN Grey equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Tamiya JN Grey have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Citadel equivalent: Citadel Pallid Wych Flesh, similar digital colors (delta E 2.9).
Nearest in the AK Interactive catalog: AK Interactive Camouflage Grey Fs 36622, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.9).
Best Vallejo option: Vallejo Green Grey, similar digital colors (delta E 3.5).
From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Worn Stone, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.9).
Our digital comparison places Citadel Pallid Wych Flesh slightly lighter than the original swatch. Use that as a clue for selecting test paints, not a prediction of dried-paint appearance.
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.
Citadel
AK Interactive
Camouflage Grey Fs 36622
Duck Egg Blue Fs 35622
Raf Sky / Fs 34424
Pale Blue
Green-Grey
Deck Tan
Rlm 76 Version 1
Grimy Grey
Rlm 76 Late War Variation
Silver Grey
Wwi German Grey-Green Primer
Pearl
Vallejo
The Army Painter
Monument Pro Acryl
P3 Paints
Revell
Scale75
Humbrol
Two Thin Coats
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 4 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 JN Grey?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Citadel Pallid Wych Flesh at 86% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is JN Grey?
The approximate digital swatch for JN Grey is a light muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #C0C4B8). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade JN Grey with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Flat White for a lighter step and IJN Grey for a darker step, both from Tamiya. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.