The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Raf Medium Sea Grey Bs381C/637, scoring 92 percent digital color similarity. In our digital catalog, Medium Grey is classified as a neutral grey, mid-tone and muted. The catalog suggests Cockpit Green as a darker color and Grey as a lighter color to test, both from Humbrol. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Medium Grey equivalents, brand by brand
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Medium Grey with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Raf Medium Sea Grey Bs381C/637, close stored digital colors (delta E 1.6).
- Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Ash Grey, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.2).
- Best Two Thin Coats option: Two Thin Coats Gravestone Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 3.3).
- From P3 Paints: P3 Paints Frostbite, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.0).
- Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Blue Grey Pale, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.3).
- Nearest in the Tamiya catalog: Tamiya XF-83 Medium Sea Grey 2, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.3).
No single digital lightness, warmth or saturation difference exceeds our display threshold. Test the actual paint, because approximate swatches cannot certify a physical match.
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
The Army Painter
Two Thin Coats
P3 Paints
Vallejo
Tamiya
Revell
Green Stuff World
Scale75
Citadel
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 4 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 Medium Grey?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Raf Medium Sea Grey Bs381C/637 at 92% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Medium Grey?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Ash Grey at 84% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Medium Grey?
The approximate digital swatch for Medium Grey is a mid-tone muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #7F8991). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Medium Grey with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Grey for a lighter step and Cockpit Green for a darker step, both from Humbrol. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.