Dark Neutral Grey: equivalents & matches

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard · 044. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #2A3235 finish matte type color family Blue

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

Medium Grey / German Grey Uniform -58- AK3145

Figures Series

ΔE 1.5 · nearly identical

ΔE 7.3 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Onyx Skin

Skin Tones Paint Set

ΔE 7.3 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Oxide Brown Dark

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 9.2 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive · Figures Series

Exact

Deck Blue 20 B · AK5001

AK Interactive · Naval Series

Very close

Amt-12 Dark Grey · AK11918

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 Dark Neutral Grey, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Light Sea Grey 70.973

Vallejo · Model Color

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Dark Sea Blue / WWI French Uniform Shadow -72- AK3103

AK Interactive · Figures Series

target

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Complementary paints

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

Banshee Brown

Army Painter · Warpaints

Command Khaki

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Dark Neutral Grey?

The closest AK Interactive match for Pro Acryl Dark Neutral Grey is Medium Grey / German Grey Uniform -58- (AK3145, Figures Series) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.5 (nearly identical).

What color is Dark Neutral Grey?

Dark Neutral Grey is a standard blue miniature paint from Pro Acryl (Pro Acryl Standard), code 044. Its screen color is approximately #2A3235 with a matte finish.