RAL 7037 Dunkelgrau 51: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · AFV Series · AK734. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #707068 finish matte type color family Grey

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.

Citadel
Dawnstone
Layer
ΔE 3.6 · close match
Vallejo
Dark Sea Grey 70.991
Model Color
ΔE 3.9 · close match
Army Painter
Cultist Robe WP1414
Warpaints
ΔE 4.1 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Rodent Grey
Wave 2
ΔE 5.2 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Field Gray SC46
Scalecolor
ΔE 7.3 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Neutral Grey 075
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 8.0 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Oxide Green
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 16.0 · different color

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English Grey · AK11020
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Exact
Neutral Grey · 85.100
Vallejo · Arte Deco
Very close
Neutral Grey · AK11018
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Very close
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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for RAL 7037 Dunkelgrau 51, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Raf Light Aircraft Grey Bs381c/627 AK11853
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Raf Dark Green AK11840
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make RAL 7037 Dunkelgrau 51 pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

White Glaze
Vallejo · Model Color
Cold White
Vallejo · Model Color
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of RAL 7037 Dunkelgrau 51?
The closest Citadel match for AK Interactive RAL 7037 Dunkelgrau 51 is Dawnstone (Layer) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.6 (close match).
What color is RAL 7037 Dunkelgrau 51?
RAL 7037 Dunkelgrau 51 is a standard grey miniature paint from AK Interactive (AFV Series), code AK734. Its screen color is approximately #707068 with a matte finish.

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