The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Dark Ghost Grey Fs 36320, scoring 96 percent digital color similarity. The digital color reference is a muted, light grey leaning neutral. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Azure Blue and Light Sea Grey, both Humbrol paints selected from the digital catalog. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
US Compass Grey equivalents across other brands
US Compass Grey has a same-type candidate scoring at least 96% digital color similarity. The results below are colors to investigate, not physically tested replacements.
Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Dark Ghost Grey Fs 36320, a very small digital color distance (delta E 0.8).
- Nearest in the Revell catalog: Revell 374 Grey / Grau (RAL 7001), close stored digital colors (delta E 1.3).
- Best P3 Paints option: P3 Paints Underbelly Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.1).
- From Tamiya: Tamiya XF-87 IJN Grey, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.2).
- Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Light Grey, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.5).
- Nearest in the Two Thin Coats catalog: Two Thin Coats Carcharodon Grey, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.1).
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
Revell
P3 Paints
Tamiya
Vallejo
Two Thin Coats
The Army Painter
Green Stuff World
Citadel
Monument Pro Acryl
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 3 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 US Compass Grey?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Dark Ghost Grey Fs 36320 at 96% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of US Compass Grey?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Light Grey at 77% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is US Compass Grey?
The approximate digital swatch for US Compass Grey is a light muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #8C969E). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade US Compass Grey with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Light Sea Grey for a lighter step and Azure Blue for a darker step, both from Humbrol. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.