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Dark Blue Grey: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.867. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #424345 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.

Scale75
Eclipse Grey SC16
Scalecolor
ΔE 1.5 · nearly identical
Two Thin Coats
Death Reaper
Wave 1
ΔE 1.7 · nearly identical
AK Interactive
Basalt Grey / Black Uniform AK3003
Figures Series
ΔE 2.7 · close match
Citadel
Eshin Grey
Layer
ΔE 2.8 · close match
Pro Acryl
Dark Warm Grey 016
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 4.3 · close match
Kimera Kolors
Oxide Brown Medium
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 5.6 · noticeable difference
Army Painter
Onyx Skin
Skin Tones Paint Set
ΔE 6.2 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Eclipse Grey · SC16
Scale75 · Scalecolor
Very close
Nocturna Shadow · 74.001
Vallejo · Nocturna Models
Very close
Death Reaper
Two Thin Coats · Wave 1
Very close
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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Dark Blue 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
German Grey 70.995
Vallejo · Model Color
target
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Complementary paints

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

Heavy Bluegrey
Vallejo · Game Color
White Grey
Vallejo · Model Color
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Scale75 equivalent of Dark Blue Grey?
The closest Scale75 match for Vallejo Dark Blue Grey is Eclipse Grey (SC16, Scalecolor) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.5 (nearly identical).
What color is Dark Blue Grey?
Dark Blue Grey is a standard grey miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.867. Its screen color is approximately #424345 with a matte finish.

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