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RAL 7027 Grau: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · AFV Series · AK701. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #ACA08A finish matte type color family Orange

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
Deck Tan 70.986
Model Color
ΔE 2.1 · close match
Army Painter
Gargoyle Grey WP3008P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 3.2 · close match
Citadel
Rakarth Flesh
Base
ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Undead Flesh SFG13
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 6.0 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Skeleton Legion
Wave 1
ΔE 6.5 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Dark Ivory S07
Pro Acryl Signature
ΔE 7.2 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Yellow Oxide PY42
Base Set
ΔE 15.9 · different color

Similar paints

Cool Neutral Tone · 85.103
Vallejo · Arte Deco
Very close
US Army Tank Crew Highlights · 70.322
Vallejo · Panzer Aces
Very close
Deck Tan · 70.986
Vallejo · Model Color
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
Worn Stone WP3010P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Heavy Brown 72.153
Vallejo · Game Color
target
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Complementary paints

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

Dark Sea Blue
Vallejo · Model Color
Coal Black
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of RAL 7027 Grau?
The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive RAL 7027 Grau is Deck Tan (70.986, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.1 (close match).
What color is RAL 7027 Grau?
RAL 7027 Grau is a standard orange miniature paint from AK Interactive (AFV Series), code AK701. Its screen color is approximately #ACA08A with a matte finish.

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