Administratum Grey: equivalents & matches

Citadel · Layer. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #989C94 finish matte type layer 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

Splinter Camouflage Base 70.345

Panzer Aces

ΔE 2.1 · close match

AK Interactive

Ijn J3 Hai-iro (grey) AK11891

Bright Neutral Grey 045

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 5.5 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Carcharodon Grey

Wave 1

ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Miskatonic Grey SFG47

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 7.2 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Yellow Oxide PY42

Base Set

ΔE 22.0 · different color

Similar paints

Splinter Camouflage Base · 70.345

Vallejo · Panzer Aces

Very close

Rakarth Flesh

Citadel · Base

Ijn J3 Hai-iro (grey) · AK11891

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Sky Grey FS 36463 AK11012

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Complementary paints

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

Necromancer Cloak

Army Painter · Warpaints

Violet

Vallejo · Model Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Administratum Grey?

The closest Vallejo match for Citadel Administratum Grey is Splinter Camouflage Base (70.345, Panzer Aces) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.1 (close match).

What color is Administratum Grey?

Administratum Grey is a standard grey miniature paint from Citadel (Layer). Its screen color is approximately #989C94 with a matte finish.