Basalt Grey: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11021. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #5B605A finish matte type color family Grey

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.

Vallejo

German Field Grey 28.006

ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Field Gray SC46

Scalecolor

ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Dawnstone

Layer

ΔE 6.0 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Oxide Green

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 12.8 · different color

Similar paints

507b Admirality Medium Grey · AK5034

AK Interactive · Naval Series

Very close

German Field Grey · 28.006

Vallejo · Hobby Paint

Very close

Dunkelgrau High Light · AK165

AK Interactive · AFV Series

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Adc Grey Fs 16473 AK11867

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Rlm 73 AK11824

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

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Complementary paints

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

Oozing Purple

Army Painter · Warpaints

Lustful Purple

Vallejo · Game Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Basalt Grey?

The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Basalt Grey is German Field Grey (28.006, Hobby Paint) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.9 (close match).

What color is Basalt Grey?

Basalt Grey is a standard grey miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11021. Its screen color is approximately #5B605A with a matte finish.