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Slate Grey: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 85.104. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #B4B3AE 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.

AK Interactive
Raf Light Aircraft Grey Bs381c/627 AK11853
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 1.6 · nearly identical
Scale75
Rainy Grey SC60
Scalecolor
ΔE 2.8 · close match
Pro Acryl
Bright Neutral Grey 045
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 3.0 · close match
Army Painter
Great Hall Grey WP3009P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 4.5 · close match
Citadel
Grey Seer
Base
ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Ivory Tusk
Wave 1
ΔE 6.2 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
The White PW6
Base Set
ΔE 17.8 · different color

Similar paints

Raf Light Aircraft Grey Bs381c/627 · AK11853
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Very close
Sky Grey FS 36463 · AK11012
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Very close
Bright Neutral Grey · 045
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard
Very close
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Heavy Bluegrey 72.144
Vallejo · Game Color
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Rodent Grey
Two Thin Coats · Wave 2
target
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Complementary paints

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

Transparent Black
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard
Panzer Grey
Vallejo · Hobby Paint
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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Slate Grey?
The closest AK Interactive match for Vallejo Slate Grey is Raf Light Aircraft Grey Bs381c/627 (AK11853, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.6 (nearly identical).
What color is Slate Grey?
Slate Grey is a standard grey miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 85.104. Its screen color is approximately #B4B3AE with a unknown finish.

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