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Russ 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 #507085 finish matte type layer family Blue

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
Blue Black 056
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 2.1 · close match
AK Interactive
Raf Pru Blue Bs381c/636 AK11852
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 4.2 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Wolf Grey
Wave 1
ΔE 4.2 · close match
Scale75
Innsmouth Blue SFG46
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 4.8 · close match
Vallejo
Grey Blue 70.943
Model Color
ΔE 4.8 · close match
Army Painter
Eternal Blue
D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments
ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Phthalo Blue (Red Shade) PB15.2
Base Set
ΔE 10.7 · different color

Similar paints

Blue Black · 056
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard
Very close
Grey Blue · 70.943
Vallejo · Model Color
Close
Wolf Grey
Two Thin Coats · Wave 1
Close
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Pale Grey Blue 70.907
Vallejo · Model Color
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Cantabric Blue SC53
Scale75 · Scalecolor
target
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Complementary paints

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

Off-White
Vallejo · Model Color
Cream White
Vallejo · Model Color
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Pro Acryl equivalent of Russ Grey?
The closest Pro Acryl match for Citadel Russ Grey is Blue Black (056, Pro Acryl Standard) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.1 (close match).
What color is Russ Grey?
Russ Grey is a standard blue miniature paint from Citadel (Layer). Its screen color is approximately #507085 with a matte finish.

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