Raf Light Aircraft Grey Bs381c/627: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11853. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #AFB0AA 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.

Pro Acryl

Bright Neutral Grey 045

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 1.4 · nearly identical

Great Hall Grey WP3009P

ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Ivory Tusk

Wave 1

ΔE 7.6 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

The White PW6

Base Set

ΔE 18.8 · different color

Similar paints

Bright Neutral Grey · 045

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Light Gull Grey Fs 16440 · AK11866

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Very close

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Raf Light Aircraft Grey Bs381c/627, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Light Grey Fs 36495 AK11889

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Rodent Grey

Two Thin Coats · Wave 2

target

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Raf Light Aircraft Grey Bs381c/627 pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Continental Blue

Vallejo · Model Color

Oxford Blue

Vallejo · Model Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Pro Acryl equivalent of Raf Light Aircraft Grey Bs381c/627?

The closest Pro Acryl match for AK Interactive Raf Light Aircraft Grey Bs381c/627 is Bright Neutral Grey (045, Pro Acryl Standard) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.4 (nearly identical).

What color is Raf Light Aircraft Grey Bs381c/627?

Raf Light Aircraft Grey Bs381c/627 is a standard grey miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11853. Its screen color is approximately #AFB0AA with a matte finish.