The stored digital swatch for German Grey is a very dark muted grey with a neutral cast. The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is Tamiya NATO Black, scoring 92 percent digital color similarity. Digital color suggestions within Vallejo are Black Grey for a darker step and Violet for a lighter step. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
German Grey equivalents in other ranges
1 of the 11 brands with a listed match have a candidate in the same broad paint-type group scoring at least 88% digital color similarity to Vallejo German Grey.
- Closest Tamiya equivalent: Tamiya XF-69 NATO Black, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.6).
- Nearest in the Citadel catalog: Citadel Dryad Bark, similar digital colors (delta E 2.9).
- Best AK Interactive option: AK Interactive Rubber Black, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.9).
- From Monument Pro Acryl: Monument Pro Acryl Carbon Black, similar digital colors (delta E 3.1).
- Green Stuff World's closest color: Green Stuff World Blackroot Grey, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.5).
- Nearest in the P3 Paints catalog: P3 Paints Greylord, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.2).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.6. That does not measure dried-paint appearance, sheen or coverage; compare test patches before substituting.
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.
Tamiya
Citadel
AK Interactive
Monument Pro Acryl
Green Stuff World
P3 Paints
Scale75
Two Thin Coats
Humbrol
The Army Painter
Revell
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 5 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 Vallejo German Grey?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Tamiya NATO Black at 92% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of German Grey?
A Citadel candidate to check is Dryad Bark at 86% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is German Grey?
The approximate digital swatch for German Grey is a very dark muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #2E2E2C). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade German Grey with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Violet for a lighter step and Black Grey for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.