Matching it is straightforward: Humbrol Matt Uniform Grey lands at 91 percent in the same finish, and 4 brands in all carry a close same-finish swap. Color-wise this is a muted, mid-tone grey leaning neutral. Within the Tamiya range it ladders cleanly, Medium Grey for the shadows and JMSDF Gray for the highlights. In practice you can substitute across brands here without anyone noticing at arm's length.
Sea Grey equivalents, brand by brand
Several ranges orbit this color without landing on it. Here is the closest each brand manages, nearest first:
- Closest Humbrol equivalent: Humbrol Matt Uniform Grey, a swap nobody spots at arm's length (delta E 1.7).
- From P3 Paints: P3 Paints Frostbite, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 2.3).
- Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Blue Grey Pale, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.5).
- Nearest in the AK Interactive catalog: AK Interactive M-485 Blue-Grey, workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 4.1).
- Best Revell option: Revell Grey/Grau (RAL 7000), a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 5.0).
- From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Ash Grey, workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 6.5).
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
Humbrol
P3 Paints
Vallejo
AK Interactive
Revell
The Army Painter
Citadel
Two Thin Coats
Green Stuff World
Scale75
Monument Pro Acryl
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 4 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Tamiya Sea Grey?
The closest same-finish match is Humbrol Matt Uniform Grey at 91% color similarity.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Sea Grey?
Yes. The closest Vallejo option is Blue Grey Pale at 82%, a same-finish match.
What color is Sea Grey?
Sea Grey is a mid-tone muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #7A8888).
What do I highlight and shade Sea Grey with?
Highlight Sea Grey toward JMSDF Gray and shade it down into Medium Grey, both Tamiya paints in the same finish family.