Gunmetal: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · Hobby Paint · 28.031. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #65646A
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 3.1 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Sir Coates Silver
ΔE 3.5 · close match
Scale75
Heavy Metal
ΔE 5.0 · close match
Citadel
Iron Warriors
ΔE 6.5 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Dark Aluminium
ΔE 8.4 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Bronze
ΔE 11.4 · different color
Similar paints
Plate Mail Metal · WP3192P
Sir Coates Silver
Heavy Metal · SC65
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Army Painter equivalent of Gunmetal?
The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Gunmetal is Plate Mail Metal (WP3192P, Warpaints Fanatic Metallic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.1 (close match).
What color is Gunmetal?
Gunmetal is a metallic grey miniature paint from Vallejo (Hobby Paint), code 28.031. Its screen color is approximately #65646A with a metallic finish.