In the pot, Slate Grey reads as a neutral grey, mid-tone and muted. For modelling, drop to Track Colour in the recesses and step up to Intermediate Blue on the edges, both Humbrol paints. Slate Grey is a little less common: the closest same-finish match, AK Interactive Raf Ocean Grey, reaches 88 percent, and 1 other brand carries a strong same-finish alternative. Expect a close but not identical result from a swap, so check it on the model before committing a whole unit.
Closest equivalents
The closest cross-brand match is AK Interactive Raf Ocean Grey at 88% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
AK Interactive
Two Thin Coats
Tamiya
Monument Pro Acryl
Revell
Citadel
Vallejo
The Army Painter
Scale75
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 1 other brand with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol Slate Grey?
The closest same-finish match is AK Interactive Raf Ocean Grey at 88% color similarity.
What color is Slate Grey?
Slate Grey is a mid-tone muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #5A6969).
What do I highlight and shade Slate Grey with?
Highlight Slate Grey toward Intermediate Blue and shade it down into Track Colour, both Humbrol paints in the same finish family.