Russ Grey's approximate swatch sits in the blue family: mid-tone in tone, muted in saturation, cool in cast. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Ahriman Blue and Hoeth Blue, both Citadel paints selected from the digital catalog. The leading same-type candidate, Monument Pro Acryl Grey Blue, scores 86 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Russ Grey equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Russ Grey. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Monument Pro Acryl equivalent: Monument Pro Acryl Grey Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.8).
From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Raf Pru Blue Bs381C/636, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.0).
Humbrol's closest color: Humbrol 144 Intermediate Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.2).
Nearest in the Two Thin Coats catalog: Two Thin Coats Wolf Grey, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.4).
Our digital comparison places Monument Pro Acryl Grey Blue slightly cooler than the original swatch. Use that as a clue for selecting test paints, not a prediction of dried-paint appearance.
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.
Monument Pro Acryl
AK Interactive
Humbrol
Two Thin Coats
Vallejo
Green Stuff World
Tamiya
Scale75
The Army Painter
P3 Paints
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Found in 2 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Citadel Russ Grey?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Monument Pro Acryl Grey Blue at 86% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Russ Grey?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Grey Blue at 76% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Russ Grey?
The approximate digital swatch for Russ Grey is a mid-tone muted blue with a cool undertone (hex #507085). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Russ Grey with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Hoeth Blue for a lighter step and Ahriman Blue for a darker step, both from Citadel. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.