Gun Metal: equivalents & matches
AK Interactive · AFV Series · AK798. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #5C5C5C
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
Thrash Metal
ΔE 1.7 · nearly identical
Vallejo
Obsidian Black
ΔE 2.0 · close match
Army Painter
Broadsword Silver
ΔE 2.8 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Sir Coates Silver
ΔE 4.6 · close match
Citadel
Iron Warriors
ΔE 7.1 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Bronze
ΔE 10.6 · different color
Similar paints
Obsidian Black · 77.140
Thrash Metal · SC64
Broadsword Silver
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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 Thrash Metal (SC64, Metal n' Alchemy Steel Series) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.7 (nearly identical).
What color is Gun Metal?
Gun Metal is a metallic grey miniature paint from AK Interactive (AFV Series), code AK798. Its screen color is approximately #5C5C5C with a metallic finish.