Dunkelgrau Dark Base: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · AFV Series · AK162. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #3B4141 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.

Two Thin Coats

War Master Green

Wave 3

ΔE 0.8 · nearly identical

Vallejo

Nocturna Shadow 74.001

Mechanicus Standard Grey

Base

ΔE 4.3 · close match

Army Painter

Hardened Carapace WP1430

Warpaints

ΔE 6.1 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Oxide Brown Medium

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 7.8 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

War Master Green

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1

Very close

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Pale Grey AK11013

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Complementary paints

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

Washable White Paint

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

White - Intense

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic Intense

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Dunkelgrau Dark Base?

The closest Two Thin Coats match for AK Interactive Dunkelgrau Dark Base is War Master Green (Wave 3) with a ΔE2000 distance of 0.8 (nearly identical).

What color is Dunkelgrau Dark Base?

Dunkelgrau Dark Base is a standard grey miniature paint from AK Interactive (AFV Series), code AK162. Its screen color is approximately #3B4141 with a matte finish.