In the pot, Light Grey (RAL 7035) reads as a neutral white, very light and muted. Matching it is straightforward: Humbrol Aircraft Grey lands at 95 percent in the same finish, and 7 brands in all carry a close same-finish swap. Within the Revell range it ladders cleanly, Sky RAF/Himmelblau RAF for the shadows and White (RAL 9001) for the highlights. Bottom line: run out mid-project and another brand will get you within a shade.
Closest equivalents
The closest cross-brand match is Humbrol Aircraft Grey at 95% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Humbrol
Vallejo
Scale75
The Army Painter
AK Interactive
P3 Paints
Monument Pro Acryl
Tamiya
Citadel
Two Thin Coats
Green Stuff World
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
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Found in 7 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Revell Light Grey (RAL 7035)?
The closest same-finish match is Humbrol Aircraft Grey at 95% color similarity.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Light Grey (RAL 7035)?
Yes. The closest Vallejo option is Chainmail at 90%, a same-finish match.
What color is Light Grey (RAL 7035)?
Light Grey (RAL 7035) is a very light muted white with a neutral cast (hex #D4D9DB).
What do I highlight and shade Light Grey (RAL 7035) with?
Highlight Light Grey (RAL 7035) toward White (RAL 9001) and shade it down into Sky RAF/Himmelblau RAF, both Revell paints in the same finish family.