This is a common color; 4 other brands cover it, the nearest being AK Interactive Dark Ghost Grey Fs 36320 at 96 percent. Color-wise this is a muted, light grey leaning neutral. For modelling, drop to Azure Blue in the recesses and step up to Light Sea Grey on the edges, both Humbrol paints. Bottom line: run out mid-project and another brand will get you within a shade.
Closest equivalents
The closest cross-brand match is AK Interactive Dark Ghost Grey Fs 36320 at 96% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
AK Interactive
Tamiya
Revell
P3 Paints
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 4 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol US Compass Grey?
The closest same-finish match is AK Interactive Dark Ghost Grey Fs 36320 at 96% color similarity.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of US Compass Grey?
Yes. The closest Vallejo option is Light Grey at 77%, a same-finish match.
What color is US Compass Grey?
US Compass Grey is a light muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #8C969E).
What do I highlight and shade US Compass Grey with?
Highlight US Compass Grey toward Light Sea Grey and shade it down into Azure Blue, both Humbrol paints in the same finish family.