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Light Sea Grey: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.973. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #A1B1B1 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
Adc Grey Fs 16473 AK11867
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 3.1 · close match
Pro Acryl
White Blue S04
Pro Acryl Signature
ΔE 3.7 · close match
Citadel
Celestra Grey
Base
ΔE 5.4 · noticeable difference
Army Painter
Orc Skin
D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments
ΔE 6.1 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Rainy Grey SC60
Scalecolor
ΔE 7.2 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Ion Blue
Wave 3
ΔE 10.0 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
The White PW6
Base Set
ΔE 20.3 · different color

Similar paints

Russian Tank Crew Highlights I · 70.329
Vallejo · Panzer Aces
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Pale Grey Blue · 70.907
Vallejo · Model Color
Very close
Adc Grey Fs 16473 · AK11867
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Close
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Light Grey Fs 36495 AK11889
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
German Tank Crew Highlights I 70.338
Vallejo · Panzer Aces
target
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Complementary paints

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

Black
Vallejo · Model Color
Glossy Black
Vallejo · Model Color
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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Light Sea Grey?
The closest AK Interactive match for Vallejo Light Sea Grey is Adc Grey Fs 16473 (AK11867, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.1 (close match).
What color is Light Sea Grey?
Light Sea Grey is a standard grey miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.973. Its screen color is approximately #A1B1B1 with a matte finish.

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