Dark Gunmetal: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · Game Color · 72.054. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #DADADA
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.
Citadel
Stormhost Silver
ΔE 1.7 · nearly identical
AK Interactive
Silver & Metal Midtones
ΔE 1.9 · nearly identical
Two Thin Coats
Mythril Blade
ΔE 5.4 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Nacar
ΔE 5.6 · noticeable difference
Army Painter
Silver Dragon
ΔE 10.0 · different color
Pro Acryl
Silver
ΔE 16.3 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Citadel equivalent of Dark Gunmetal?
The closest Citadel match for Vallejo Dark Gunmetal is Stormhost Silver (Layer) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.7 (nearly identical).
What color is Dark Gunmetal?
Dark Gunmetal is a metallic grey miniature paint from Vallejo (Game Color), code 72.054. Its screen color is approximately #DADADA with a metallic finish.