Eshin 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 #484B4E 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

Panzer Grey 28.002

Hobby Paint

ΔE 1.6 · nearly identical

ΔE 7.8 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Hardened Carapace WP1430

Warpaints

ΔE 8.1 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Panzer Grey · 28.002

Vallejo · Hobby Paint

Exact

Dark Warm Grey · 016

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Very close

German Tank Crew · 70.333

Vallejo · Panzer Aces

Very close

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Sky Grey FS 36463 AK11012

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Doom Death Black

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1

target

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 Eshin Grey pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Ivory Tusk

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1

Purity White

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Eshin Grey?

The closest Vallejo match for Citadel Eshin Grey is Panzer Grey (28.002, Hobby Paint) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.6 (nearly identical).

What color is Eshin Grey?

Eshin Grey is a standard grey miniature paint from Citadel (Layer). Its screen color is approximately #484B4E with a matte finish.