Kobold Grey: equivalents & matches

Two Thin Coats · Wave 2. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #919177 finish matte type color family Brown

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.

AK Interactive
Ijn J3 Sp (amber Grey) AK11892
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 3.0 · close match
Vallejo
German Camouflage Beige WWII 70.821
Model Color
ΔE 4.9 · close match
Army Painter
Grey Castle WP3007P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 5.5 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Rakarth Flesh
Base
ΔE 6.8 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Faded Green 066
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 6.9 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Undead Flesh SFG13
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 10.0 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Yellow Oxide PY42
Base Set
ΔE 16.3 · different color

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Ijn J3 Sp (amber Grey) · AK11892
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Light Gull Grey Fs 16440 AK11866
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Crypt Wraith WP1413
Army Painter · Warpaints
target
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Complementary paints

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

White Glaze
Vallejo · Model Color
Cold White
Vallejo · Model Color
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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Kobold Grey?
The closest AK Interactive match for Two Thin Coats Kobold Grey is Ijn J3 Sp (amber Grey) (AK11892, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.0 (close match).
What color is Kobold Grey?
Kobold Grey is a standard brown miniature paint from Two Thin Coats (Wave 2). Its screen color is approximately #919177 with a matte finish.

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