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Nato Black: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · AFV Series · AK799. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #2F2B2C 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
Dark Grey 70.994
Model Color
ΔE 2.0 · close match
Army Painter
Onyx Skin
Skin Tones Paint Set
ΔE 2.6 · close match
Scale75
Black Leather SC32
Scalecolor
ΔE 4.2 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Doom Death Black
Wave 1
ΔE 4.3 · close match
Kimera Kolors
Oxide Brown Dark
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 4.6 · close match
Pro Acryl
Transparent Black 053
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 5.6 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Dryad Bark
Base
ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Black Grey · AK4008
AK Interactive · AFV Series
Very close
Dark Grey · 70.994
Vallejo · Model Color
Very close
German Grey · 70.995
Vallejo · Model Color
Very close
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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
Sky Grey 70.989
Vallejo · Model Color
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Corvus Black
Citadel · Base
target
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Complementary paints

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

Light Grey Fs 36495
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Raf Sky Grey
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 Dark Grey (70.994, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.0 (close match).
What color is Nato Black?
Nato Black is a standard grey miniature paint from AK Interactive (AFV Series), code AK799. Its screen color is approximately #2F2B2C with a matte finish.

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