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Pearl Medium: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 84.158. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #C2C2C2 finish unknown 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.

Army Painter
Company Grey WP3005P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 2.4 · close match
AK Interactive
Light Grey Fs 36495 AK11889
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 2.5 · close match
Scale75
Rainy Grey SC60
Scalecolor
ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Ivory Tusk
Wave 1
ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Bright Neutral Grey 045
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 7.1 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Grey Seer
Base
ΔE 8.3 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
The White PW6
Base Set
ΔE 13.6 · different color

Similar paints

Light Grey Fs 36495 · AK11889
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Very close
Company Grey · WP3005P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
Very close
Mig-25/mig-31 Grey · AK11920
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Very close
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Brainmatter Beige WP3011P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Neutral Grey 70.992
Vallejo · Model Color
target
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Complementary paints

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

Nocturna Shadow
Vallejo · Nocturna Models
Dark Warm Grey
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Pearl Medium?
The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Pearl Medium is Company Grey (WP3005P, Warpaints Fanatic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.4 (close match).
What color is Pearl Medium?
Pearl Medium is a standard grey miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 84.158. Its screen color is approximately #C2C2C2 with a unknown finish.

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