Citadel Administratum Grey is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 86 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. In our digital catalog, Medium Sea Grey is classified as a neutral grey, light and muted. Digital color suggestions within AK Interactive are Raf Camouflage (Barley) Grey Bs381C/626 for a darker step and Ija #1 Hairyokushoku (Grey-Green) for a lighter step. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Medium Sea Grey equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for AK Interactive Medium Sea 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 Administratum Grey, similar digital colors (delta E 2.7).
Best Monument Pro Acryl option: Monument Pro Acryl Bright Warm Grey, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.1).
From Tamiya: Tamiya XF-22 RLM Grey, similar digital colors (delta E 4.0).
Revell's closest color: Revell 75 Stone Grey (RAL 7030), a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.6).
The stored colors differ by delta E 2.7 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.
Citadel
Monument Pro Acryl
Tamiya
Revell
The Army Painter
Vallejo
Humbrol
P3 Paints
Two Thin Coats
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 3 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 AK Interactive Medium Sea Grey?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Citadel Administratum Grey at 86% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Medium Sea Grey?
The approximate digital swatch for Medium Sea Grey is a light muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #9CA296). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Medium Sea Grey with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Ija #1 Hairyokushoku (Grey-Green) for a lighter step and Raf Camouflage (Barley) Grey Bs381C/626 for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.