London Grey: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.836. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #696363 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.

ΔE 6.2 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Brown Grey SC59

Scalecolor

ΔE 6.2 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Oxide Brown Medium

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 13.4 · different color

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Malefic Flesh · 74.012

Vallejo · Nocturna Models

Very close

Dunkelgrau High Light · AK165

AK Interactive · AFV Series

Neutral Grey · 70.992

Vallejo · Model Color

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for London 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

Scorched Earth

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1

target

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Complementary paints

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

Wolf Grey

Vallejo · Game Color

Rlm 76 Version 2

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of London Grey?

The closest Two Thin Coats match for Vallejo London Grey is Incubus Purple (Wave 3) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.5 (close match).

What color is London Grey?

London Grey is a standard grey miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.836. Its screen color is approximately #696363 with a matte finish.