Grey Blue: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11426. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #747879 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.

Vallejo

Medium Sea Grey 70.870

ΔE 5.5 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Dawnstone

Layer

ΔE 6.7 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Red Grey S12

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 8.2 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Cobalt Bluegreen

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 17.4 · different color

Similar paints

Medium Sea Grey · 70.870

Vallejo · Model Color

Very close

Raf Dark Camouflage Grey Bs381c/629 · AK11855

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Aggressor Grey Fs 36251 · AK11885

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Vallejo · Model Color

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Complementary paints

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

Black Rubber

AK Interactive · Figures Series

Black Grey / Bla Uniform

AK Interactive · Figures Series

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Grey Blue?

The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Grey Blue is Medium Sea Grey (70.870, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.8 (close match).

What color is Grey Blue?

Grey Blue is a standard grey miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11426. Its screen color is approximately #747879 with a matte finish.