The stored digital swatch for Blue Grey is a mid-tone muted grey with a neutral cast. Digital color suggestions within Humbrol are Track Colour for a darker step and Satin US Medium Grey for a lighter step. The leading same-type candidate, AK Interactive Raf Pru Blue Bs381C/636, scores 85 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Blue Grey equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Blue Grey. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Raf Pru Blue Bs381C/636, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.0).
From Two Thin Coats: Two Thin Coats Shadow Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 3.8).
Tamiya's closest color: Tamiya XF-50 Field Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.7).
Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Uniform Grey, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.9).
Our digital comparison places AK Interactive Raf Pru Blue Bs381C/636 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.
AK Interactive
Two Thin Coats
Tamiya
The Army Painter
Citadel
Revell
Vallejo
Green Stuff World
Monument Pro Acryl
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 Humbrol Blue Grey?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Raf Pru Blue Bs381C/636 at 85% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Blue Grey?
The approximate digital swatch for Blue Grey is a mid-tone muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #5C6B73). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Blue Grey with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Satin US Medium Grey for a lighter step and Track Colour for a darker step, both from Humbrol. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.