Ral 7027 Grau: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11317. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #827B5F 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.

Army Painter

Filthy Cape WP1424

Warpaints

ΔE 1.9 · nearly identical

ΔE 8.1 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Dark Yellow Green S06

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 10.0 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Sherwood Green SC44

Scalecolor

ΔE 10.2 · different color

Kimera Kolors

Yellow Oxide PY42

Base Set

ΔE 13.2 · different color

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AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Exact

Filthy Cape · WP1424

Army Painter · Warpaints

Very close

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Ral 7027 Grau, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Dark Ivory S07

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

US Olive Drab 28.005

Vallejo · Hobby Paint

target

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Ral 7027 Grau pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Transparent Black

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Night Blue

Vallejo · Game Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Ral 7027 Grau?

The closest Army Painter match for AK Interactive Ral 7027 Grau is Filthy Cape (WP1424, Warpaints) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.9 (nearly identical).

What color is Ral 7027 Grau?

Ral 7027 Grau is a standard brown miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11317. Its screen color is approximately #827B5F with a matte finish.