Sombre Grey: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Game Color · 72.048. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #535D69 finish matte type color family Blue

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

Wwi French Artillery Grey AK11303

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 1.9 · nearly identical

ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Deep Grey WP3002P

Warpaints Fanatic

ΔE 6.2 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Neutral Grey 075

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Cobalt Bluegreen

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 11.2 · different color

Similar paints

Ocean Gray · AK4225

AK Interactive · AFV Series

Very close

Wwi French Artillery Grey · AK11303

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Very close

Russian Tank Crew I · 70.325

Vallejo · Panzer Aces

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Light Ghost Grey Fs 36375 AK11888

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Wraith Black

Army Painter · D&D Undead Set

target

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Complementary paints

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

Purity White

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

Desert Tan

Vallejo · Model Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Sombre Grey?

The closest AK Interactive match for Vallejo Sombre Grey is Wwi French Artillery Grey (AK11303, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.9 (nearly identical).

What color is Sombre Grey?

Sombre Grey is a standard blue miniature paint from Vallejo (Game Color), code 72.048. Its screen color is approximately #535D69 with a matte finish.