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Medium Grey: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.987. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #867259 finish matte type color family Brown

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
Reddish Grey AK11017
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 3.7 · close match
Army Painter
Dusty Skull WP3085P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 4.4 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Sandstone
Wave 1
ΔE 4.4 · close match
Citadel
Baneblade Brown
Layer
ΔE 4.4 · close match
Scale75
Thar Brown SC61
Scalecolor
ΔE 4.8 · close match
Pro Acryl
Flameon Caramel Brown S28
Pro Acryl Signature
ΔE 8.2 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Yellow Oxide PY42
Base Set
ΔE 11.3 · different color

Similar paints

Old Wood · 70.761
Vallejo · Model Color
Very close
US Khaki · 28.009
Vallejo · Hobby Paint
Close
Reddish Grey · AK11017
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Close
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Great Hall Grey WP3009P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Ija 31 Cha Kasshoku (tea Colour) AK11906
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
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Complementary paints

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

Ghost Grey
Vallejo · Game Color
Ghoul Grey
Army Painter · D&D Undead Set
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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Medium Grey?
The closest AK Interactive match for Vallejo Medium Grey is Reddish Grey (AK11017, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.7 (close match).
What color is Medium Grey?
Medium Grey is a standard brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.987. Its screen color is approximately #867259 with a matte finish.

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