Ral 7021 Dunkelgrau: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11316. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #1D2120 finish matte type color family Green

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.

Army Painter

Abyssal Black

D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

ΔE 5.0 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Dryad Bark

Base

ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Ral 7021 Dunkelgrau, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Light Grey Fs 36495 AK11889

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target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Pure Black -84- AK3084

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target

The app adds a second, stronger step, a wash & glaze mode, and can pick highlights from the paints you already own. Open in the app →

Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Ral 7021 Dunkelgrau pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Toxic Boils

Army Painter · Warpaints

Light Pink

Vallejo · Model Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Ral 7021 Dunkelgrau?

The closest Army Painter match for AK Interactive Ral 7021 Dunkelgrau is Abyssal Black (D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.3 (close match).

What color is Ral 7021 Dunkelgrau?

Ral 7021 Dunkelgrau is a standard green miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11316. Its screen color is approximately #1D2120 with a matte finish.