B20 Light Grey: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · Naval Series · AK5045. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #80837A finish satin type color family Grey

Updated 17 July 2026

Closest equivalents in other brands

ΔE2000 color distance:0-2 nearly identical2-5 close match6-10 noticeable difference10+ different color

Screen preview: paint swatches on screen are approximate: finish, lighting, night-mode filters and display calibration all change what you see. Use them to compare relative differences, then confirm with the physical paint when finish and final appearance matter.

ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Bone S23

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 6.7 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Dawnstone

Layer

ΔE 8.1 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Lendanis Grey SFG32

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 8.5 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Yellow Oxide PY42

Base Set

ΔE 20.0 · different color

Similar paints

Lich Skin

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

Very close

Field Grey · WP1481

Army Painter · Warpaints

Very close

Middle Grey · AK785

AK Interactive · AFV Series

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for B20 Light Grey, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Sky Grey FS 36463 AK11012

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

German Field Grey 28.006

Vallejo · Hobby Paint

target

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make B20 Light Grey pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Infantry Blue

Vallejo · Model Color

Frozen Flesh

Vallejo · Nocturna Models

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of B20 Light Grey?

The closest Army Painter match for AK Interactive B20 Light Grey is Field Grey (WP1481, Warpaints) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.3 (close match).

What color is B20 Light Grey?

B20 Light Grey is a standard grey miniature paint from AK Interactive (Naval Series), code AK5045. Its screen color is approximately #80837A with a satin finish.