Middle Grey: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · General Series · AK785. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #8B8B81 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 5.1 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Bone S23

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Carcharodon Grey

Wave 1

ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Lendanis Grey SFG32

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 8.2 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Yellow Oxide PY42

Base Set

ΔE 18.8 · different color

Similar paints

Middle Grey · AK785

AK Interactive · AFV Series

Exact

Castle Grey · WP1407

Army Painter · Warpaints

Very close

Grey Castle · WP3007P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Very close

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Bright Neutral Grey 045

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Raf Dark Slate Grey AK11849

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

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Complementary paints

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

Decay Black

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

White Glaze

Vallejo · Model Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Middle Grey?

The closest Army Painter match for AK Interactive Middle Grey is Grey Castle (WP3007P, Warpaints Fanatic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.5 (close match).

What color is Middle Grey?

Middle Grey is a standard grey miniature paint from AK Interactive (General Series), code AK785. Its screen color is approximately #8B8B81 with a matte finish.