Pale Grey: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11013. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #AEAFB4 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.

Bright Neutral Grey 045

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 6.9 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Decadent Purple

Wave 3

ΔE 9.3 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

The White PW6

Base Set

ΔE 18.8 · different color

Similar paints

Sky Grey · 70.989

Vallejo · Model Color

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Heavy Bluegrey 72.144

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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The app adds a second, stronger step, a wash & glaze mode, and can pick highlights from the paints you already own. Open in the app →

Complementary paints

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

Dryad Bark

Citadel · Base

Stone Grey

AK Interactive · Figures Series

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Pale Grey?

The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Pale Grey is Sky Grey (70.989, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.0 (close match).

What color is Pale Grey?

Pale Grey is a standard grey miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11013. Its screen color is approximately #AEAFB4 with a matte finish.