Paint record

Matt Uniform Grey

Humbrol

Base · #7F8C8D

Opaque acrylicHumbrol Enamel

In the pot, Matt Uniform Grey reads as a neutral grey, mid-tone and muted. No shortage of substitutes here, Medium Sea Grey 2 from Tamiya matches at 91 percent and 4 brands carry a strong same-finish near-match. For modelling, drop to Green Mist in the recesses and step up to Grey on the edges, both Humbrol paints. Treat it as an easy swap, just confirm the finish type matches before you commit.

Cross-brand results

Closest equivalents

The closest cross-brand match is Tamiya Medium Sea Grey 2 at 91% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.

How to read the score

90+Close

80sUsable

<70Mix

Color intelligence

About this color

Color profile

Familygrey
Lightnessmid
Saturationmuted
Undertoneneutral

Highlight and shade ladder

Pairs well with

Ochreaccent
Purpleaccent
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Match difficulty

Common color
Closest cross-brand match

Found in 4 other brands with a same-finish match.

Where painters use it

neutral cloth and stone
Common questions

Frequently asked

What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol Matt Uniform Grey?

The closest same-finish match is Tamiya Medium Sea Grey 2 at 91% color similarity.

Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Matt Uniform Grey?

Yes. The closest Vallejo option is Blue Grey Pale at 83%, a same-finish match.

What color is Matt Uniform Grey?

Matt Uniform Grey is a mid-tone muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #7F8C8D).

What do I highlight and shade Matt Uniform Grey with?

Highlight Matt Uniform Grey toward Grey and shade it down into Green Mist, both Humbrol paints in the same finish family.

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