Dark Sea Grey: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11015. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #7B7873 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

Medium Sea Grey 70.870

D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Rodent Grey

Wave 2

ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Dawnstone

Layer

ΔE 7.2 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Graphene Grey SC58

Scalecolor

ΔE 7.7 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Yellow Oxide PY42

Base Set

ΔE 19.2 · different color

Similar paints

Neutral Grey · 85.100

Vallejo · Arte Deco

Field Grey · WP1481

Army Painter · Warpaints

Medium Sea Grey · 70.870

Vallejo · Model Color

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Sky Grey FS 36463 AK11012

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Shadow · step 1 of 2

Violet Grey 70.773

Vallejo · Model Color

target

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Complementary paints

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

Coal Black

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Company Grey

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Dark Sea Grey?

The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Dark Sea Grey is Medium Sea Grey (70.870, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.7 (close match).

What color is Dark Sea Grey?

Dark Sea Grey is a standard grey miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11015. Its screen color is approximately #7B7873 with a matte finish.