In the pot, Medium Grey USAF/Mittelgrau reads as a cool grey, mid-tone and muted. This is a common color; 5 other brands cover it, the nearest being Tamiya Field Grey at 93 percent. For modelling, drop to Patina Green (RAL 6000) in the recesses and step up to Greyish Green/Schilfgrün (RAL 6013) on the edges, both Revell paints. Treat it as an easy swap, just confirm the finish type matches before you commit.
Closest equivalents
The closest cross-brand match is Tamiya Field Grey at 93% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
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90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Tamiya
Scale75
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Two Thin Coats
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What is the closest equivalent to Revell Medium Grey USAF/Mittelgrau?
The closest same-finish match is Tamiya Field Grey at 93% color similarity.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Medium Grey USAF/Mittelgrau?
Yes. The closest The Army Painter option is Medieval Forest at 83%, a same-finish match.
What color is Medium Grey USAF/Mittelgrau?
Medium Grey USAF/Mittelgrau is a mid-tone muted grey with a cool undertone (hex #647364).
What do I highlight and shade Medium Grey USAF/Mittelgrau with?
Highlight Medium Grey USAF/Mittelgrau toward Greyish Green/Schilfgrün (RAL 6013) and shade it down into Patina Green (RAL 6000), both Revell paints in the same finish family.