Dark Aluminium: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · Metal Color · 77.703. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #949496
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.
Army Painter
Plate Mail Metal
ΔE 1.2 · nearly identical
Citadel
Leadbelcher
ΔE 1.3 · nearly identical
Two Thin Coats
Plate Armour
ΔE 2.3 · close match
Pro Acryl
Silver
ΔE 4.2 · close match
Scale75
White Alchemy
ΔE 4.2 · close match
AK Interactive
Natural Steel
ΔE 6.8 · noticeable difference
Similar paints
Plate Mail Metal · WP1130
Leadbelcher
Plate Armour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Army Painter equivalent of Dark Aluminium?
The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Dark Aluminium is Plate Mail Metal (WP1130, Warpaints) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.2 (nearly identical).
What color is Dark Aluminium?
Dark Aluminium is a metallic grey miniature paint from Vallejo (Metal Color), code 77.703. Its screen color is approximately #949496 with a metallic finish.