The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Chainmail, scoring 91 percent digital color similarity. The stored digital swatch for Pale Grey is a very light muted white with a neutral cast. Digital color suggestions within Humbrol are US Gull Grey for a darker step and Aircraft Grey for a lighter step. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Pale Grey equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Pale Grey with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Chainmail, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.8).
- Revell's closest color: Revell 371 Light Grey/Hellgrau (RAL 7035), similar digital colors (delta E 2.2).
- Nearest in the AK Interactive catalog: AK Interactive Light Grey Fs 36495, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.5).
- Best The Army Painter option: The Army Painter Brigade Grey, similar digital colors (delta E 2.5).
- From Tamiya: Tamiya XF-80 Royal Light Grey, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.7).
- Monument Pro Acryl's closest color: Monument Pro Acryl Bold Titanium White, similar digital colors (delta E 2.8).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.8. That does not measure dried-paint appearance, sheen or coverage; compare test patches before substituting.
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.
Vallejo
Revell
AK Interactive
The Army Painter
Tamiya
Monument Pro Acryl
Scale75
P3 Paints
Citadel
Two Thin Coats
Green Stuff World
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 7 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 Pale Grey?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Chainmail at 91% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Pale Grey?
The approximate digital swatch for Pale Grey is a very light muted white with a neutral cast (hex #CCD1D1). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Pale Grey with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Aircraft Grey for a lighter step and US Gull Grey for a darker step, both from Humbrol. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.