Ash Grey: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic · WP3004P. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #84878F 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.

Medium Grey Fs 36270 AK11886

ΔE 5.6 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Bone S23

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 8.7 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Cobalt Bluegreen

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 23.4 · different color

Similar paints

Cold Flesh · 74.014

Vallejo · Nocturna Models

Very close

Lendanis Grey · SFG32

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

Very close

Medium Grey Fs 36270 · AK11886

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Sky Grey 70.989

Vallejo · Model Color

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Frozen Flesh 74.010

Vallejo · Nocturna Models

target

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Complementary paints

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

Abyssal Black

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

Rubber Black

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Ash Grey?

The closest Vallejo match for Army Painter Ash Grey is Cold Flesh (74.014, Nocturna Models) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.3 (close match).

What color is Ash Grey?

Ash Grey is a standard grey miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints Fanatic), code WP3004P. Its screen color is approximately #84878F with a matte finish.