Anthracite Grey: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11167. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #1C2A2B 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.

Dark Neutral Grey 044

ΔE 5.5 · noticeable difference

Vallejo

Black Green 70.980

Model Color

ΔE 6.8 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Scarab Green WP3043P

Warpaints Fanatic

ΔE 7.7 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Black SC00

Scalecolor

ΔE 8.6 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Carbon Black PBK7

Base Set

ΔE 9.5 · noticeable difference

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Nocturne Green

Citadel · Base

Very close

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Deck Blue 20 B · AK5001

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Black Uniform Base AK11407

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Complementary paints

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

Opal Skin

Army Painter · Skin Tones Paint Set

Warm Grey

Vallejo · Game Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Anthracite Grey?

The closest Citadel match for AK Interactive Anthracite Grey is Nocturne Green (Base) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.0 (close match).

What color is Anthracite Grey?

Anthracite Grey is a standard blue miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11167. Its screen color is approximately #1C2A2B with a matte finish.