Nato Black: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11360. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #262425 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.

Transparent Black 053

D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

ΔE 5.2 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Carbon Black PBK7

Base Set

ΔE 5.4 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Doom Death Black

Wave 1

ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference

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Glossy Black · 70.861

Vallejo · Model Color

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Heavy Bluegrey 72.144

Vallejo · Game Color

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Black Uniform Base AK11407

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

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Complementary paints

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

Light Green Blue

Vallejo · Model Color

Grey-blue 1920s-1930s

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Nato Black?

The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Nato Black is Glossy Black (70.861, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.1 (close match).

What color is Nato Black?

Nato Black is a standard grey miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11360. Its screen color is approximately #262425 with a matte finish.