The digital color reference is a muted, light grey leaning neutral. The catalog suggests Sky Grey as a darker color and Green Rust as a lighter color to test, both from Vallejo. AK Interactive Medium Grey is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 87 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Pale Grey Blue equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Vallejo Pale Grey Blue have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Medium Grey, similar digital colors (delta E 2.6).
Humbrol's closest color: Humbrol 28 Camouflage Grey, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.2).
Nearest in the Tamiya catalog: Tamiya XF-25 Light Sea Grey, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.0).
Best P3 Paints option: P3 Paints Retribution White, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.6).
In the digital values, AK Interactive Medium Grey is slightly lighter. Coat thickness, undercoat and finish can change the physical comparison.
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
Humbrol
Tamiya
P3 Paints
Monument Pro Acryl
Scale75
Citadel
The Army Painter
Revell
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 1 other brand 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 Pale Grey Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Medium Grey at 87% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Pale Grey Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Pale Grey Blue is a light muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #A7B6B3). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Pale Grey Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Green Rust for a lighter step and Sky Grey for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.