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Black Grey: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · AFV Series · AK4008. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #2B2B2B 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 Grey 70.995
Model Color
ΔE 1.7 · nearly identical
Two Thin Coats
Doom Death Black
Wave 1
ΔE 3.5 · close match
Army Painter
Onyx Skin
Skin Tones Paint Set
ΔE 3.5 · close match
Pro Acryl
Black Brown 040
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 3.6 · close match
Citadel
Dryad Bark
Base
ΔE 3.9 · close match
Scale75
Black SC00
Scalecolor
ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Oxide Brown Dark
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

German Grey · 70.995
Vallejo · Model Color
Very close
Nato Black · AK799
AK Interactive · AFV Series
Very close
Satin Black · AK719
AK Interactive · General Series
Very close
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Sky Grey 70.989
Vallejo · Model Color
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Carbon Black PBK7
Kimera Kolors · Base Set
target
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Complementary paints

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

Orc Skin
Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments
Light Sea Grey
Vallejo · Model Color
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Black Grey?
The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Black Grey is German Grey (70.995, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.7 (nearly identical).
What color is Black Grey?
Black Grey is a standard grey miniature paint from AK Interactive (AFV Series), code AK4008. Its screen color is approximately #2B2B2B with a matte finish.

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