Crypt Grey: equivalents & matches

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

hex #98A189 finish matte type color family Green

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.

Light Grey / WWI French Uniform Light -63- AK3102

Figures Series

ΔE 4.7 · close match

Vallejo

Italian Tank Crew Highlights 70.331

Panzer Aces

ΔE 5.6 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Hellbound Flesh SFG16

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 10.3 · different color

Kimera Kolors

Yellow Oxide PY42

Base Set

ΔE 21.2 · different color

Similar paints

Scaly Hide · WP1450

Army Painter · Warpaints

Ionrach Skin

Citadel · Base

Ija 1 Hairyokushoku (grey-green) · AK11899

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Bright Warm Grey 015

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

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Shadow · step 1 of 2

Luftwaffe Camouflage Green 70.823

Vallejo · Model Color

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Complementary paints

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

Dark Violet -71-

AK Interactive · Figures Series

Infantry Blue

Vallejo · Model Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Crypt Grey?

The closest Army Painter match for Two Thin Coats Crypt Grey is Scaly Hide (WP1450, Warpaints) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.2 (close match).

What color is Crypt Grey?

Crypt Grey is a standard green miniature paint from Two Thin Coats (Dark Arts). Its screen color is approximately #98A189 with a matte finish.