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Dunkelgelb Shadow: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · AFV Series · AK004. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #373121 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.

Vallejo
German Tank Crew II 70.335
Panzer Aces
ΔE 5.0 · close match
Pro Acryl
Dark Bronze S24
Pro Acryl Signature
ΔE 5.0 · close match
Citadel
Dryad Bark
Base
ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Oxide Brown Dark
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 7.9 · noticeable difference
Army Painter
Hardened Carapace WP1430
Warpaints
ΔE 8.0 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Doom Death Black
Wave 1
ΔE 9.1 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Eclipse Grey SC16
Scalecolor
ΔE 10.3 · different color

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Rock Grey AK11007
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Burnt Umber AK11111
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
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Complementary paints

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

Gelatinous Blue
Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments
Gorgon Hide
Army Painter · Warpaints
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Dunkelgelb Shadow?
The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Dunkelgelb Shadow is German Tank Crew II (70.335, Panzer Aces) with a ΔE2000 distance of 5.0 (close match).
What color is Dunkelgelb Shadow?
Dunkelgelb Shadow is a standard brown miniature paint from AK Interactive (AFV Series), code AK004. Its screen color is approximately #373121 with a matte finish.

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