In our digital catalog, Greyish Blue (RAL 7031) is classified as a cool grey, dark and muted. Digital color suggestions within Revell are Dust Grey (RAL 7012) for a darker step and Gunship Grey USAF/Geschützgrau USAF for a lighter step. French Army Green from AK Interactive scores 88 percent against the stored swatch and shares its broad paint-type group. Test the shortlisted paint over your intended primer before committing a whole unit.
Greyish Blue (RAL 7031) equivalents, brand by brand
1 brand has a same-type candidate scoring at least 88% against Greyish Blue (RAL 7031)'s approximate swatch. Compare the listed options and test the paint before substituting.
- Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive French Army Green, similar digital colors (delta E 2.5).
- Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Evergreen Fog, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.1).
- Best Vallejo option: Vallejo German Uniform, a broader digital color reference (delta E 6.0).
- From Scale75: Scale75 Field Grey, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.3).
- Humbrol's closest color: Humbrol 30 Dark Green, a broader digital color reference (delta E 6.5).
- Nearest in the Two Thin Coats catalog: Two Thin Coats Eidolon Grey, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.6).
Our digital comparison places AK Interactive French Army Green slightly darker 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.
AK Interactive
The Army Painter
Vallejo
Scale75
Humbrol
Two Thin Coats
Tamiya
Citadel
Monument Pro Acryl
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Found in 2 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Revell Greyish Blue (RAL 7031)?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive French Army Green at 88% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Greyish Blue (RAL 7031)?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Evergreen Fog at 85% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Greyish Blue (RAL 7031)?
The approximate digital swatch for Greyish Blue (RAL 7031) is a dark muted grey with a cool undertone (hex #505F55). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Greyish Blue (RAL 7031) with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Gunship Grey USAF/Geschützgrau USAF for a lighter step and Dust Grey (RAL 7012) for a darker step, both from Revell. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.