Field Grey (AK17072) from the AK Interactive QuickGen range is a classic military green designed to deliver an authentic, desaturated look straight from the first layer. It’s exactly the kind of colour miniature wargamers and scale modelers reach for when painting uniforms, vehicles or equipment that require a grounded, realistic military tone. Thanks to its high coverage pigment formulation, you achieve a solid, smooth base quickly, making it ideal for both single-mini projects and large batch-painting sessions.

Many hobbyists note in reviews and community posts that Field Grey strikes a perfect balance between warm and cool tones. This makes it flexible enough to use across a variety of armies, from historical infantry to modern tactical forces. Its flow and overall handling are frequently praised, especially when combined with other greens and earth shades from the QuickGen line or similar colours found in established paint compatibility charts. This makes it easier to match older projects or blend QuickGen into your existing palette.

As part of the Military Range, Field Grey features high coverage pigments. This ensures strong opacity with fewer layers required, speeding up your workflow significantly. For wargamers and modelers who paint multiple troops, vehicles or units, this time-saving aspect is a major advantage. The paint adheres well to primed surfaces, has a pleasant consistency and dries to a matte finish — perfect for realistic military subjects.

Technically, Field Grey is formulated to balance opacity and flow, providing the painter with smooth application and predictable behaviour. It works beautifully with a brush and can be thinned for airbrush use without losing its essential character. The QuickGen acrylic formula also has a controlled drying time: fast enough for efficient work, yet forgiving enough to allow blending and layering without leaving visible streaks.

Applications and usage ideas

• Ideal for uniforms across historical and fictional armies
• Excellent for tanks, armored cars, transports and other military vehicles
• A strong base colour for weathering, chipping, washes and drybrushing
• Pairs naturally with earth tones, browns and greens for camouflage work
• Works well as a desaturated shadow for warmer greens or muted earth colours

Because Field Grey is a popular military shade, several established paint comparison lists include closely related colours. This is useful when expanding an existing army or switching to QuickGen while maintaining the same colour atmosphere. High coverage also allows Field Grey to slot perfectly into triad-style layering using darker olive tones for shadows and lighter grey-greens for highlights.

Set inclusion

This colour is part of the official QuickGen set:

• AK17501 – German Uniforms – includes AK17071 German Grey, AK17072 Field Grey, AK17049 Black and set reference AK17501.

This set is widely used by wargamers who want a compact, efficient palette for painting uniformed troops. Using Field Grey within a curated set helps ensure consistency across troops, gear and vehicles, making large-scale projects quicker and more cohesive.

Inspiration

Whether you're painting infantry, armour or full battlegroups, Field Grey gives you a reliable, versatile base for military-themed work. Its high coverage, smooth handling and authentically muted tone make it a favourite among miniature painters. With its predictable matte finish and compatibility with a wide range of highlights and washes, Field Grey is a dependable choice for both beginners and seasoned hobbyists looking to achieve realistic results quickly.