English Grey: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11020. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #6D6D65 finish matte 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 5.8 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Field Gray SC46

Scalecolor

ΔE 6.8 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Neutral Grey 075

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 7.1 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Oxide Green

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 15.3 · different color

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RAL 7037 Dunkelgrau 51 · AK734

AK Interactive · AFV Series

Exact

Neutral Grey 43 · AK11862

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Very close

Neutral Grey · 85.100

Vallejo · Arte Deco

Very close

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Raf Light Aircraft Grey Bs381c/627 AK11853

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Warm Grey 074

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

target

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Complementary paints

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

White Glaze

Vallejo · Model Color

Brigade Grey

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of English Grey?

The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive English Grey is Dark Sea Grey (70.991, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.6 (close match).

What color is English Grey?

English Grey is a standard grey miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11020. Its screen color is approximately #6D6D65 with a matte finish.