Reddish Grey: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11017. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #7B6B52 finish matte type color family Brown

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

US Army Tank Crew 70.318

Panzer Aces

ΔE 1.2 · nearly identical

Army Painter

Desert Yellow WP3081P

Warpaints Fanatic

ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Thar Brown SC61

Scalecolor

ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Dust Bowl

Wave 1

ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Flameon Caramel Brown S28

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 7.6 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Baneblade Brown

Layer

ΔE 7.7 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Dark Ochre

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 12.4 · different color

Similar paints

US Army Tank Crew · 70.318

Vallejo · Panzer Aces

Exact

Old Wood · 70.761

Vallejo · Model Color

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Dark Ivory S07

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

German Camouflage Medium Brown 70.826

Vallejo · Model Color

target

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Complementary paints

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

Gorgon Hide

Army Painter · Warpaints

Ghost Grey

Vallejo · Game Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Reddish Grey?

The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Reddish Grey is US Army Tank Crew (70.318, Panzer Aces) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.2 (nearly identical).

What color is Reddish Grey?

Reddish Grey is a standard brown miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11017. Its screen color is approximately #7B6B52 with a matte finish.