Natural Steel: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · Model Color · 70.864. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #535258
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
Gun Metal
ΔE 2.6 · close match
Scale75
Black Metal
ΔE 4.5 · close match
AK Interactive
Gun Metal
ΔE 5.5 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Sir Coates Silver
ΔE 8.4 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Iron Warriors
ΔE 11.5 · different color
Pro Acryl
Bronze
ΔE 14.3 · different color
Similar paints
Gun Metal · WP3193P
Black Metal · SC63
Gun Metal · AK11212
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Army Painter equivalent of Natural Steel?
The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Natural Steel is Gun Metal (WP3193P, Warpaints Fanatic Metallic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.6 (close match).
What color is Natural Steel?
Natural Steel is a metallic grey miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.864. Its screen color is approximately #535258 with a metallic finish.