Grey Sky: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 85.102. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #C5B4A8 finish unknown type color family Orange

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.

Sand Fs 33531 AK11869

ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Light Skin SC18

Scalecolor

ΔE 7.1 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Rakarth Flesh

Base

ΔE 11.3 · different color

Kimera Kolors

The White PW6

Base Set

ΔE 18.5 · different color

Similar paints

Skeleton Bone · WP1125

Army Painter · Warpaints

Great Hall Grey · WP3009P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

RAL 7038 Hellgrau · AK732

AK Interactive · AFV Series

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Opal Skin

Army Painter · Skin Tones Paint Set

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Noble Sneer

Two Thin Coats · Wave 2

target

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Complementary paints

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

Deep Sea Blue

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Dark Blue / Blue Tank Crew Base -73-

AK Interactive · Figures Series

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Grey Sky?

The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Grey Sky is Skeleton Bone (WP1125, Warpaints) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.6 (close match).

What color is Grey Sky?

Grey Sky is a standard orange miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 85.102. Its screen color is approximately #C5B4A8 with a unknown finish.