The digital color reference is a muted, light grey leaning neutral. The catalog suggests JA Grey as a darker color and Sky as a lighter color to test, both from Tamiya. AK Interactive Light Gull Grey Fs 16440 is a close digital color candidate at 90 percent within the same broad paint-type group. Test the shortlisted paint over your intended primer before committing a whole unit.
IJN Grey equivalents, brand by brand
These candidates compare the stored digital color of IJN Grey with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Light Gull Grey Fs 16440, close stored digital colors (delta E 1.9).
- The Army Painter's closest color: The Army Painter Gargoyle Grey, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.9).
- Nearest in the P3 Paints catalog: P3 Paints Retribution White, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.2).
- Best Monument Pro Acryl option: Monument Pro Acryl Bright Neutral Grey, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.2).
- From Humbrol: Humbrol 95 Concrete, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.3).
- Citadel's closest color: Citadel Administratum Grey, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.4).
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.
AK Interactive
Light Gull Grey Fs 16440
Rock Grey
Raf Light Aircraft Grey Bs381C/627
Ija #1 Hairyokushoku (Grey-Green)
Merdc Sand (Fs 30277)
Natural Steel
Aluminium
The Army Painter
P3 Paints
Monument Pro Acryl
Humbrol
Citadel
Vallejo
Revell
Two Thin Coats
Scale75
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 2 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Tamiya IJN Grey?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Light Gull Grey Fs 16440 at 90% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of IJN Grey?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Gargoyle Grey at 80% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is IJN Grey?
The approximate digital swatch for IJN Grey is a light muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #A8A8A0). It is not a physical paint measurement.