RAL 7038 Hellgrau: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · AFV Series · AK732. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #BAB6AB 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.

Pro Acryl

Dark Ivory S07

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 1.7 · nearly identical

Army Painter

Great Hall Grey WP3009P

Warpaints Fanatic

ΔE 1.7 · nearly identical

ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Pallid Wych Flesh

Layer

ΔE 6.7 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

The White PW6

Base Set

ΔE 17.6 · different color

Similar paints

Dark Ivory · S07

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

Very close

Great Hall Grey · WP3009P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Very close

Camouflage Grey Fs 36622 · AK11890

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Highlight & shadow paints

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Highlight · step 1 of 2

Heavy Bluegrey 72.144

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make RAL 7038 Hellgrau pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Oxford

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Night Blue

Vallejo · Game Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Pro Acryl equivalent of RAL 7038 Hellgrau?

The closest Pro Acryl match for AK Interactive RAL 7038 Hellgrau is Dark Ivory (S07, Pro Acryl Signature) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.7 (nearly identical).

What color is RAL 7038 Hellgrau?

RAL 7038 Hellgrau is a standard grey miniature paint from AK Interactive (AFV Series), code AK732. Its screen color is approximately #BAB6AB with a matte finish.

RAL 7038 Hellgrau: equivalents & matches

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