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Dark Grey / Field Grey Shadows -57-: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · Figures Series · AK3144. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #2F2A24 finish matte type color family Brown

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.

Citadel
Dryad Bark
Base
ΔE 2.8 · close match
Vallejo
Black Grey 70.862
Model Color
ΔE 3.0 · close match
Pro Acryl
Black Brown 040
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 4.1 · close match
Army Painter
Onyx Skin
Skin Tones Paint Set
ΔE 4.2 · close match
Kimera Kolors
Oxide Brown Dark
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 4.8 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Doom Death Black
Wave 1
ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Black Leather SC32
Scalecolor
ΔE 6.0 · noticeable difference

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Dark Grey / Field Grey Shadows -57-, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Light Gull Grey Fs 16440 AK11866
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Corvus Black
Citadel · Base
target
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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Dark Grey / Field Grey Shadows -57- pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Ghoul Grey
Army Painter · D&D Undead Set
Ghost Grey
Vallejo · Game Color
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Dark Grey / Field Grey Shadows -57-?
The closest Citadel match for AK Interactive Dark Grey / Field Grey Shadows -57- is Dryad Bark (Base) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.8 (close match).
What color is Dark Grey / Field Grey Shadows -57-?
Dark Grey / Field Grey Shadows -57- is a standard brown miniature paint from AK Interactive (Figures Series), code AK3144. Its screen color is approximately #2F2A24 with a matte finish.

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