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Light Green Blue: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.972. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #86958E 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.

AK Interactive
Rlm 78 (1942) AK11831
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 3.2 · close match
Citadel
Administratum Grey
Layer
ΔE 5.6 · noticeable difference
Army Painter
Scaly Hide WP1450
Warpaints
ΔE 6.0 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Carcharodon Grey
Wave 1
ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Lendanis Grey SFG32
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 8.9 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Bright Neutral Grey 045
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 10.0 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Yellow Oxide PY42
Base Set
ΔE 24.5 · different color

Similar paints

Rlm 78 (1942) · AK11831
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
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Rlm 65 (1941) · AK11818
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Close
Ijn J3 Hai-iro (grey) · AK11891
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Light Green Blue, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Pale Grey Blue 70.907
Vallejo · Model Color
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Basalt Grey AK11021
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
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Complementary paints

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

Gloss White
Vallejo · Model Color
Nato Black
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Light Green Blue?
The closest AK Interactive match for Vallejo Light Green Blue is Rlm 78 (1942) (AK11831, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.2 (close match).
What color is Light Green Blue?
Light Green Blue is a standard grey miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.972. Its screen color is approximately #86958E with a matte finish.

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