AK Interactive Ijn J3 Hai-iro (Grey) is a close digital color candidate at 90 percent within the same broad paint-type group. Grey Castle's approximate swatch sits in the grey family: mid-tone in tone, muted in saturation, neutral in cast. Digital color suggestions within The Army Painter are Ash Grey for a darker step and Quartz Skin for a lighter step. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Grey Castle equivalents in other ranges
1 of the 11 brands with a listed match have a candidate in the same broad paint-type group scoring at least 88% digital color similarity to The Army Painter Grey Castle.
- Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Ijn J3 Hai-iro (Grey), some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.1).
- Revell's closest color: Revell 75 Stone Grey (RAL 7030), similar digital colors (delta E 2.8).
- Nearest in the Citadel catalog: Citadel Rakarth Flesh, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.4).
- Best Monument Pro Acryl option: Monument Pro Acryl Dark Ivory, similar digital colors (delta E 3.6).
- From Tamiya: Tamiya XF-14 JA Grey, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.0).
- Green Stuff World's closest color: Green Stuff World Moonstone Grey, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.8).
The stored colors differ by delta E 2.1 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.
AK Interactive
Revell
Citadel
Monument Pro Acryl
Tamiya
Green Stuff World
Two Thin Coats
Vallejo
Scale75
P3 Paints
Humbrol
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 5 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 The Army Painter Grey Castle?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Ijn J3 Hai-iro (Grey) at 90% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Grey Castle?
A Citadel candidate to check is Rakarth Flesh at 83% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Grey Castle?
The approximate digital swatch for Grey Castle is a mid-tone muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #919087). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Grey Castle with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Quartz Skin for a lighter step and Ash Grey for a darker step, both from The Army Painter. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.