Natural Steel: equivalents & matches
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11210. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #A7A6A1
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.
Vallejo
Duraluminium
ΔE 2.7 · close match
Scale75
White Alchemy
ΔE 3.0 · close match
Army Painter
Shining Silver
ΔE 3.5 · close match
Pro Acryl
Silver
ΔE 4.0 · close match
Citadel
Iron Hands Steel
ΔE 5.0 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Plate Armour
ΔE 8.1 · noticeable difference
Similar paints
Duraluminium · 77.702
Pale Burnt Metal · 77.704
White Alchemy · SC67
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Vallejo equivalent of Natural Steel?
The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Natural Steel is Duraluminium (77.702, Metal Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.7 (close match).
What color is Natural Steel?
Natural Steel is a metallic grey miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11210. Its screen color is approximately #A7A6A1 with a metallic finish.