Steel Grey: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Game Color · 72.102. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #7B92A2 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.

Rlm 78 (1941) AK11830

ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Lendanis Grey SFG32

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 7.1 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Faded Ultramarine 013

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 10.4 · different color

Kimera Kolors

Cobalt Bluegreen

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 23.7 · different color

Similar paints

Gravestone Blue

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1

Rlm 78 (1941) · AK11830

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Frost Blue

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Pale Grey Blue 70.907

Vallejo · Model Color

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Ocean Gray (fs35164) AK11341

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

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Complementary paints

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

Brown Black

AK Interactive · Figures Series

Black Grey

Vallejo · Model Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Steel Grey?

The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Steel Grey is Fog Grey (WP1427, Warpaints) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.0 (close match).

What color is Steel Grey?

Steel Grey is a standard blue miniature paint from Vallejo (Game Color), code 72.102. Its screen color is approximately #7B92A2 with a matte finish.