RAL 7037 Dunkelgrau: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · AFV Series · AK733. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #5A5752 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.

Vallejo

Violet Grey 70.773

Model Color

ΔE 2.0 · nearly identical

ΔE 6.1 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Tundra Taupe WP3079P

Warpaints Fanatic

ΔE 7.7 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Oxide Brown Medium

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 9.0 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Rlm 74 · AK11825

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Exact

Violet Grey · 70.773

Vallejo · Model Color

Very close

Stone Grey · AK3004

AK Interactive · Figures Series

Very close

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Raf Sky Grey AK11848

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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 7037 Dunkelgrau pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Company Grey

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Ghoul Grey

Army Painter · D&D Undead Set

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of RAL 7037 Dunkelgrau?

The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive RAL 7037 Dunkelgrau is Violet Grey (70.773, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.0 (nearly identical).

What color is RAL 7037 Dunkelgrau?

RAL 7037 Dunkelgrau is a standard grey miniature paint from AK Interactive (AFV Series), code AK733. Its screen color is approximately #5A5752 with a matte finish.