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German Grey: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.995. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #2E2E2C 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.

Pro Acryl
Black Brown 040
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 2.3 · close match
Citadel
Dryad Bark
Base
ΔE 2.9 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Doom Death Black
Wave 1
ΔE 3.0 · close match
Army Painter
Onyx Skin
Skin Tones Paint Set
ΔE 3.3 · close match
AK Interactive
Dark Grey / Field Grey Shadows -57- AK3144
Figures Series
ΔE 3.8 · close match
Kimera Kolors
Oxide Brown Dark
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Eclipse Grey SC16
Scalecolor
ΔE 6.4 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Black Grey · AK4008
AK Interactive · AFV Series
Very close
Black Brown · 040
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard
Very close
Flat Black · AK735
AK Interactive · General Series
Very close
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Sky Grey 70.989
Vallejo · Model Color
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Carbon Black PBK7
Kimera Kolors · Base Set
target
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Complementary paints

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

Brigade Grey
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
Ash Grey
Army Painter · Warpaints
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Pro Acryl equivalent of German Grey?
The closest Pro Acryl match for Vallejo German Grey is Black Brown (040, Pro Acryl Standard) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.3 (close match).
What color is German Grey?
German Grey is a standard grey miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.995. Its screen color is approximately #2E2E2C with a matte finish.

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