Dark Aluminium: equivalents & matches
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11208. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #787878
finish metallic
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
Jet Exhaust
ΔE 0.4 · identical
Army Painter
Gun Metal
ΔE 2.1 · close match
Citadel
Iron Warriors
ΔE 4.3 · close match
Scale75
Heavy Metal
ΔE 5.2 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Sir Coates Silver
ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Bronze
ΔE 10.5 · different color
Similar paints
Jet Exhaust · 77.713
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Vallejo equivalent of Dark Aluminium?
The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Dark Aluminium is Jet Exhaust (77.713, Metal Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 0.4 (identical).
What color is Dark Aluminium?
Dark Aluminium is a metallic grey miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11208. Its screen color is approximately #787878 with a metallic finish.