Tamiya IJN 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, Rock Grey is classified as a neutral grey, light and muted. For a possible shade and highlight, compare French Army Grey-Blue and Raf Sky / Fs 34424, both AK Interactive paints selected from the digital catalog. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Rock Grey equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for AK Interactive Rock 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 Tamiya equivalent: Tamiya XF-77 IJN Grey, similar digital colors (delta E 2.7).
Best The Army Painter option: The Army Painter Great Hall Grey, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.9).
From Monument Pro Acryl: Monument Pro Acryl Ivory, similar digital colors (delta E 3.3).
Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Green Grey, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.9).
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.
Tamiya
The Army Painter
Monument Pro Acryl
Vallejo
P3 Paints
Humbrol
Citadel
Scale75
Two Thin Coats
Revell
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 AK Interactive Rock Grey?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Tamiya IJN Grey at 86% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Rock Grey?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Great Hall Grey at 85% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Rock Grey?
The approximate digital swatch for Rock Grey is a light muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #B1ADA2). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Rock Grey with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Raf Sky / Fs 34424 for a lighter step and French Army Grey-Blue for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.