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Light Grey 5 L: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · Naval Series · AK5006. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #C4C7B4 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.

Citadel
Pallid Wych Flesh
Layer
ΔE 1.6 · nearly identical
Pro Acryl
Bright Warm Grey 015
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 2.2 · close match
Scale75
Hellbound Flesh SFG16
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 3.4 · close match
Army Painter
Drake Tooth WP1417
Warpaints
ΔE 4.0 · close match
Vallejo
Silvergrey 70.883
Model Color
ΔE 4.2 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Altar Ivory
Dark Arts
ΔE 8.8 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
The White PW6
Base Set
ΔE 15.7 · different color

Similar paints

Pallid Wych Flesh
Citadel · Layer
Very close
Bright Warm Grey · 015
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard
Very close
Hellbound Flesh · SFG16
Scale75 · Fantasy & Games
Close
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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Light Grey 5 L, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Brainmatter Beige WP3011P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Luftwaffe Camouflage Green 70.823
Vallejo · Model Color
target
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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Light Grey 5 L pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Oxford Blue
Vallejo · Model Color
Continental Blue
Vallejo · Model Color
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Light Grey 5 L?
The closest Citadel match for AK Interactive Light Grey 5 L is Pallid Wych Flesh (Layer) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.6 (nearly identical).
What color is Light Grey 5 L?
Light Grey 5 L is a standard grey miniature paint from AK Interactive (Naval Series), code AK5006. Its screen color is approximately #C4C7B4 with a satin finish.

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