Oily Steel: equivalents & matches
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11211. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #A7A491
finish metallic
type color
family Yellow
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
Obsidian Black
ΔE 2.7 · close match
Pro Acryl
White Gold
ΔE 2.8 · close match
Army Painter
Broadsword Silver
ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Ironclad Silver
ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Iron Hands Steel
ΔE 7.8 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Citrine Alchemy
ΔE 8.4 · noticeable difference
Similar paints
White Gold · 029
Obsidian Black · 77.120
Broadsword Silver · WP2030
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Vallejo equivalent of Oily Steel?
The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Oily Steel is Obsidian Black (77.120, TMM Light) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.7 (close match).
What color is Oily Steel?
Oily Steel is a metallic yellow miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11211. Its screen color is approximately #A7A491 with a metallic finish.