Black Metal: equivalents & matches
Scale75 · Metal n' Alchemy Steel Series · SC63. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #4C4C4C
finish metallic
type layer
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
ΔE 1.5 · nearly identical
Army Painter
Gun Metal
ΔE 2.3 · close match
Vallejo
Natural Steel
ΔE 4.5 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Dwarven Iron
ΔE 7.1 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Dark Silver
ΔE 11.9 · different color
Citadel
Iron Warriors
ΔE 12.5 · different color
Similar paints
Gun Metal · AK11212
Gun Metal · WP3193P
Natural Steel · 70.864
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Frequently asked questions
What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Black Metal?
The closest AK Interactive match for Scale75 Black Metal is Gun Metal (AK11212, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.5 (nearly identical).
What color is Black Metal?
Black Metal is a metallic grey miniature paint from Scale75 (Metal n' Alchemy Steel Series), code SC63. Its screen color is approximately #4C4C4C with a metallic finish.