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Tenebrous Grey: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11026. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #302C21 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.

Citadel
Dryad Bark
Base
ΔE 3.2 · close match
Vallejo
Camouflage Black Green 70.741
Model Color
ΔE 3.2 · close match
Pro Acryl
Black Brown 040
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 4.3 · close match
Army Painter
Abyssal Black
D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments
ΔE 6.0 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Oxide Brown Dark
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 6.9 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Animus Black
Dark Arts
ΔE 7.1 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Black SC00
Scalecolor
ΔE 9.0 · noticeable difference

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Smoke Black · AK11028
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Dark Brown · AK3053
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Close
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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Tenebrous Grey, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Raf Sky / Fs 34424 AK11844
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Grim Brown AK11112
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Tenebrous Grey pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Gelatinous Blue
Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments
Ash Grey
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Tenebrous Grey?
The closest Citadel match for AK Interactive Tenebrous Grey is Dryad Bark (Base) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.2 (close match).
What color is Tenebrous Grey?
Tenebrous Grey is a standard brown miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11026. Its screen color is approximately #302C21 with a matte finish.

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