Space Grey (AK17045) is a soft, cool-toned grey within the QUICK GEN range, designed for painters who want smooth transitions, subtle shadows and atmospheric lighting. This color serves as an elegant midpoint between white and darker greys, making it ideal for sci-fi miniatures, futuristic armour, magical objects and models that rely on soft contrast rather than harsh separation.

As a low coverage shade, Space Grey allows the underlying primer to shine through, producing delicate shadows and cool modulation. Over a white primer, the color creates gentle shading that enhances detail without overpowering the sculpt. Due to its transparency, Space Grey works perfectly for glazing, softening edges or creating cool environmental lighting effects. Many hobbyists enjoy this color for its predictability and the smooth visual atmosphere it brings to a miniature.

Features & benefits

• Low coverage for subtle shadow placement and controlled transparency.
• Natural pigment flow for effortless contrast in one coat.
• Cool, balanced grey ideal for sci-fi, stonework, magical elements and atmospheric lighting.
• Matte finish enhances realism and surface clarity.
• Excellent as a bridge tone between white, light greys and cool blues.
• Perfect for speedpainting workflows with light and cool palettes.

Technical details

• Volume: 18ml.
• Low coverage.
• Water-based acrylic with a matte finish.
• Brush-optimised but airbrush-friendly.
• Cleans easily with water.

Applications & example uses

Space Grey excels in projects that require soft shading without strong darkening. On sci-fi models, it creates crisp but subtle transitions between armor plates. On fantasy models, it delivers cool reflective tones and delicate glazes that unify the color palette. Because the paint is highly controllable, it is an excellent choice for painters who want finesse in their contrast work.

• Soft shading on bright or white armour panels.
• Cool glazes for robes, cloaks and magical cloth textures.
• Atmospheric lighting around energy sources or crystals.
• Stone and marble modulation on bases and structures.
• Delicate transitions on helmets, shields and mechanical elements.

Included in thematic selections

Space Grey appears in color selections designed for cool-themed miniatures and terrain. Its ability to unify palettes makes it popular among painters working on spacefaring troops, futuristic scenery or atmospheric dioramas. The color pairs naturally with other Quickgen greys as well as blue, violet and metallic accents. Painters who enjoy building up subtle tonal variations often choose Space Grey as an essential intermediate shade.

Because its behaviour is so smooth, Space Grey is frequently used as a transition color in workflows involving both light and dark greys. Its transparency makes it perfect for adjusting highlights without creating harsh edges, and for tying together complex surfaces like armour arrays, mechanical wings or stone textures.

Comparable tones

Across miniature paint lines, Space Grey belongs to the family of cool, light-to-mid greys intended for shaded white techniques or atmospheric modulation. What sets it apart is its low coverage, making it softer and more nuanced than typical opaque greys. This gives painters a higher degree of control and makes the color suitable for glazes, shading and ambient lighting.

Whether you're painting sleek sci-fi armour, delicate fantasy fabrics, architectural stone or cool magical effects, Space Grey offers a calm and versatile tone that enhances visual harmony. It is an ideal choice for painters wanting soft contrast, smooth transitions and a refined, cool atmosphere.