Grey Blue: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.943. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #596D85 finish matte type color family Blue

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.

ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Uniform Grey WP3003P

Warpaints Fanatic

ΔE 6.5 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Blue Black 056

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Phthalo Blue (Green Shade) PB15.4

Base Set

ΔE 12.7 · different color

Similar paints

Wolf Grey

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1

Russ Grey

Citadel · Layer

Pastel Blue · 70.901

Vallejo · Model Color

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Grey Blue, 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

Abyss Blue

Two Thin Coats · Wave 2

target

The app adds a second, stronger step, a wash & glaze mode, and can pick highlights from the paints you already own. Open in the app →

Complementary paints

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

Desert Tan

Vallejo · Model Color

Purity White

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Grey Blue?

The closest Two Thin Coats match for Vallejo Grey Blue is Wolf Grey (Wave 1) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.1 (close match).

What color is Grey Blue?

Grey Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.943. Its screen color is approximately #596D85 with a matte finish.