Gun Metal: equivalents & matches
Army Painter · Warpaints · WP1131. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #7E7C7B
finish metallic
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.
AK Interactive
Gun Metal -88-
ΔE 1.3 · nearly identical
Vallejo
Burnt Iron
ΔE 1.5 · nearly identical
Citadel
Iron Warriors
ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Speed Metal
ΔE 6.0 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Plate Armour
ΔE 7.5 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Bronze
ΔE 10.6 · different color
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Gun Metal -88- · AK3086
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Frequently asked questions
What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Gun Metal?
The closest AK Interactive match for Army Painter Gun Metal is Gun Metal -88- (AK3086, Figures Series) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.3 (nearly identical).
What color is Gun Metal?
Gun Metal is a metallic grey miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints), code WP1131. Its screen color is approximately #7E7C7B with a metallic finish.