French Artillery Grey: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · AFV Series · AK4052. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #5D6769 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.

Intermediate Blue 70.903

ΔE 5.6 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Dawnstone

Layer

ΔE 6.5 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Cobalt Bluegreen

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 10.8 · different color

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

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Complementary paints

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of French Artillery Grey?

The closest Two Thin Coats match for AK Interactive French Artillery Grey is Wizard Grey (Wave 1) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.9 (close match).

What color is French Artillery Grey?

French Artillery Grey is a standard grey miniature paint from AK Interactive (AFV Series), code AK4052. Its screen color is approximately #5D6769 with a matte finish.