76 U.S.A.F. Light Grey/ Hellgrau USAF
Base · #899692
The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Light Green Blue, scoring 91 percent digital color similarity. The digital color reference is a muted, light grey leaning neutral. Digital color suggestions within Revell are Greyish Green (RAL 6013) for a darker step and Grey/Grau (RAL 7001) for a lighter step. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
U.S.A.F. Light Grey/ Hellgrau USAF equivalents, brand by brand
1 of the 10 brands with a listed match have a candidate in the same broad paint-type group scoring at least 88% digital color similarity to Revell U.S.A.F. Light Grey/ Hellgrau USAF.
- Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Light Green Blue, close stored digital colors (delta E 1.9).
- Best Citadel option: Citadel Administratum Grey, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.7).
- From P3 Paints: P3 Paints Underbelly Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 3.0).
- AK Interactive's closest color: AK Interactive Rlm 78 (1942), some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.5).
- Nearest in the Tamiya catalog: Tamiya XF-87 IJN Grey, similar digital colors (delta E 3.5).
- Best Humbrol option: Humbrol 183 Grey, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.5).
No single digital lightness, warmth or saturation difference exceeds our display threshold. Test the actual paint, because approximate swatches cannot certify a physical match.
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
Citadel
P3 Paints
AK Interactive
Tamiya
Humbrol
The Army Painter
Two Thin Coats
Green Stuff World
Monument Pro Acryl
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Found in 6 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 U.S.A.F. Light Grey/ Hellgrau USAF?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Light Green Blue at 91% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is U.S.A.F. Light Grey/ Hellgrau USAF?
The approximate digital swatch for U.S.A.F. Light Grey/ Hellgrau USAF is a light muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #899692). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade U.S.A.F. Light Grey/ Hellgrau USAF with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Grey/Grau (RAL 7001) for a lighter step and Greyish Green (RAL 6013) for a darker step, both from Revell. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.