The digital color reference is a muted, dark grey leaning neutral. The catalog suggests Stegadon Scale Green as a darker color and Thousand Sons Blue as a lighter color to test, both from Citadel. Two Thin Coats Hydra Green is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 85 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Mechanicus Standard Grey equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Citadel Mechanicus Standard 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 Two Thin Coats equivalent: Two Thin Coats Hydra Green, similar digital colors (delta E 3.0).
Best Humbrol option: Humbrol 92 Matt Iron Grey, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.5).
From AK Interactive: AK Interactive French Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.1).
The P3 Paints pick: P3 Paints Ironhull Grey, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.9).
The stored colors differ by delta E 3.0 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.
Two Thin Coats
Humbrol
AK Interactive
P3 Paints
Revell
Scale75
Monument Pro Acryl
Vallejo
Tamiya
Green Stuff World
The Army Painter
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 2 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 Citadel Mechanicus Standard Grey?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Two Thin Coats Hydra Green at 85% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Mechanicus Standard Grey?
The approximate digital swatch for Mechanicus Standard Grey is a dark muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #39484A). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Mechanicus Standard Grey with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Thousand Sons Blue for a lighter step and Stegadon Scale Green for a darker step, both from Citadel. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.