The stored digital swatch for Payne's Grey is a very dark moderate blue with a cool undertone. Digital color suggestions within Monument Pro Acryl are Dark Burgundy for a darker step and Sepia for a lighter step. The leading same-type candidate, Vallejo Night Blue, scores 81 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Payne's Grey equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Payne's Grey. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Night Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.8).
Nearest in the AK Interactive catalog: AK Interactive Dark Prussian Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.1).
Best P3 Paints option: P3 Paints Exile Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.6).
From Green Stuff World: Green Stuff World Bluegrey Dusk, a loose digital color reference (delta E 8.2).
Our digital comparison places Vallejo Night Blue slightly more muted and warmer than the original swatch. Use that as a clue for selecting test paints, not a prediction of dried-paint appearance.
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
AK Interactive
P3 Paints
Green Stuff World
Scale75
Humbrol
Revell
Citadel
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Found in 1 other brand with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Monument Pro Acryl Payne's Grey?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Night Blue at 81% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Payne's Grey?
The approximate digital swatch for Payne's Grey is a very dark moderate blue with a cool undertone (hex #111224). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Payne's Grey with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Sepia for a lighter step and Dark Burgundy for a darker step, both from Monument Pro Acryl. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.