Grey Brown's approximate swatch sits in the brown family: dark in tone, moderate in saturation, warm in cast. The catalog suggests Flat Green as a darker color and Fern Green as a lighter color to test, both from Vallejo. The leading same-type candidate, AK Interactive Brownish Green, scores 87 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Grey Brown equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Grey Brown. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Brownish Green, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.5).
From Citadel: Citadel Steel Legion Drab, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.2).
The P3 Paints pick: P3 Paints Battle Dress Green, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.9).
Nearest in the Revell catalog: Revell 86 Olive brown/Khakibraun (RAL 7008), a broader digital color reference (delta E 6.1).
The stored colors differ by delta E 2.5 without a dominant lightness, warmth or saturation shift under our display rules. This describes the digital values, not the appearance of dried paint.
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.
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Found in 1 other brand with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Vallejo Grey Brown?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Brownish Green at 87% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Grey Brown?
A Citadel candidate to check is Steel Legion Drab at 79% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Grey Brown?
The approximate digital swatch for Grey Brown is a dark moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #5B4921). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Grey Brown with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Fern Green for a lighter step and Flat Green for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.