Gun Metal: equivalents & matches
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11212. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #4E4E4C
finish metallic
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.
Scale75
Black Metal
ΔE 1.5 · nearly identical
Army Painter
Gun Metal
ΔE 3.3 · close match
Vallejo
Obsidian Black
ΔE 5.4 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Dwarven Iron
ΔE 8.1 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Iron Warriors
ΔE 11.8 · different color
Pro Acryl
Dark Silver
ΔE 12.8 · different color
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Black Metal · SC63
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Scale75 equivalent of Gun Metal?
The closest Scale75 match for AK Interactive Gun Metal is Black Metal (SC63, Metal n' Alchemy Steel Series) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.5 (nearly identical).
What color is Gun Metal?
Gun Metal is a metallic grey miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11212. Its screen color is approximately #4E4E4C with a metallic finish.