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Raf Dark Slate Grey: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11849. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #5E5C50 finish matte type color family Brown

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.

Two Thin Coats
Eidolon Grey
Wave 2
ΔE 1.6 · nearly identical
Vallejo
Russian Green 4BO 28.003
Hobby Paint
ΔE 2.9 · close match
Pro Acryl
Warm Grey 074
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 3.2 · close match
Army Painter
Crypt Wraith WP1413
Warpaints
ΔE 3.8 · close match
Citadel
Stormvermin Fur
Layer
ΔE 6.8 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Graphite SC03
Scalecolor
ΔE 6.9 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Oxide Green
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 11.2 · different color

Similar paints

Eidolon Grey
Two Thin Coats · Wave 2
Very close
Ashen Grey
Two Thin Coats · Wave 2
Very close
Raf Dark Green · AK11840
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Close
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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Raf Dark Slate Grey, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Raf Sky Grey AK11848
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Hardened Carapace WP1430
Army Painter · Warpaints
target
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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Raf Dark Slate Grey pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Pale Grey
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
White Glaze
Vallejo · Model Color
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Raf Dark Slate Grey?
The closest Two Thin Coats match for AK Interactive Raf Dark Slate Grey is Eidolon Grey (Wave 2) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.6 (nearly identical).
What color is Raf Dark Slate Grey?
Raf Dark Slate Grey is a standard brown miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11849. Its screen color is approximately #5E5C50 with a matte finish.

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