In the pot, Greyish blue/Blaugrau (RAL 7031) reads as a cool grey, dark and muted. Within the Revell range it ladders cleanly, Dust Grey (RAL 7012) for the shadows and Gunship Grey USAF/Geschützgrau USAF for the highlights. Substitutes are thinner on the ground; AK Interactive French Army Green is the nearest same-finish option at 88 percent, with 2 brands in strong-match range. 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 French Army Green at 88% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
AK Interactive
The Army Painter
Vallejo
Scale75
Humbrol
Two Thin Coats
Tamiya
Citadel
Monument Pro Acryl
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Try any paint in the scheme toolMatch difficulty
Found in 2 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Revell Greyish blue/Blaugrau (RAL 7031)?
The closest same-finish match is AK Interactive French Army Green at 88% color similarity.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Greyish blue/Blaugrau (RAL 7031)?
Yes. The closest The Army Painter option is Evergreen Fog at 85%, a same-finish match.
What color is Greyish blue/Blaugrau (RAL 7031)?
Greyish blue/Blaugrau (RAL 7031) is a dark muted grey with a cool undertone (hex #505F55).
What do I highlight and shade Greyish blue/Blaugrau (RAL 7031) with?
Highlight Greyish blue/Blaugrau (RAL 7031) toward Gunship Grey USAF/Geschützgrau USAF and shade it down into Dust Grey (RAL 7012), both Revell paints in the same finish family.