Carcharodon Grey: equivalents & matches

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #8D9293 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

D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

ΔE 5.5 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Administratum Grey

Layer

ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Bone S23

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 8.1 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Magenta PR122

Base Set

ΔE 22.9 · different color

Similar paints

Light Grey · 70.990

Vallejo · Model Color

Very close

507c Admirality Light Grey · AK5035

AK Interactive · Naval Series

Very close

Lendanis Grey · SFG32

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Pale Grey AK11013

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Neutral Grey 075

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

target

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Complementary paints

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

Black Rubber

AK Interactive · Figures Series

Black Grey / Bla Uniform

AK Interactive · Figures Series

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Carcharodon Grey?

The closest Vallejo match for Two Thin Coats Carcharodon Grey is Light Grey (70.990, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.3 (close match).

What color is Carcharodon Grey?

Carcharodon Grey is a standard grey miniature paint from Two Thin Coats (Wave 1). Its screen color is approximately #8D9293 with a matte finish.