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Neutral Grey 43: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11862. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #6A6B66 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
Dark Sea Grey 70.991
Model Color
ΔE 2.3 · close match
Citadel
Dawnstone
Layer
ΔE 3.9 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Wizard Grey
Wave 1
ΔE 4.1 · close match
Pro Acryl
Neutral Grey 075
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 5.6 · noticeable difference
Army Painter
Dungeon Grey WP1418
Warpaints
ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Graphene Grey SC58
Scalecolor
ΔE 6.0 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Oxide Green
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 15.8 · different color

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Neutral Grey 43, 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
Rlm 66 (1941) AK11820
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Neutral Grey 43 pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Decadent Purple
Two Thin Coats · Wave 3
Continental Blue
Vallejo · Model Color
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Neutral Grey 43?
The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Neutral Grey 43 is Dark Sea Grey (70.991, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.3 (close match).
What color is Neutral Grey 43?
Neutral Grey 43 is a standard grey miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11862. Its screen color is approximately #6A6B66 with a matte finish.

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