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Dunkelgrau Shadow: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · AFV Series · AK161. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #3C3C3A 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
Grey Green 70.866
Model Color
ΔE 1.5 · nearly identical
Scale75
Eclipse Grey SC16
Scalecolor
ΔE 2.2 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Doom Death Black
Wave 1
ΔE 2.3 · close match
Citadel
Skavenblight Dinge
Layer
ΔE 3.5 · close match
Army Painter
Onyx Skin
Skin Tones Paint Set
ΔE 4.1 · close match
Kimera Kolors
Oxide Brown Medium
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 4.3 · close match
Pro Acryl
Brown Grey S22
Pro Acryl Signature
ΔE 4.7 · close match

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Grey Green · 70.866
Vallejo · Model Color
Very close
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AK Interactive · General Series
Very close
Black Glaze · 70.855
Vallejo · Model Color
Very close
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Rainy Grey SC60
Scale75 · Scalecolor
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Brown Black AK3056
AK Interactive · Figures Series
target
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Complementary paints

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

Brigade Grey
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
White Glaze
Vallejo · Model Color
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Dunkelgrau Shadow?
The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Dunkelgrau Shadow is Grey Green (70.866, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.5 (nearly identical).
What color is Dunkelgrau Shadow?
Dunkelgrau Shadow is a standard grey miniature paint from AK Interactive (AFV Series), code AK161. Its screen color is approximately #3C3C3A with a matte finish.

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