Oily Steel: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · Model Color · 70.865. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #484246
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.
Scale75
Black Metal
ΔE 5.5 · noticeable difference
Army Painter
Gun Metal
ΔE 6.0 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Gun Metal
ΔE 6.8 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Dwarven Iron
ΔE 7.6 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Dark Silver
ΔE 10.9 · different color
Citadel
Iron Warriors
ΔE 16.2 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Scale75 equivalent of Oily Steel?
The closest Scale75 match for Vallejo Oily Steel is Black Metal (SC63, Metal n' Alchemy Steel Series) with a ΔE2000 distance of 5.5 (noticeable difference).
What color is Oily Steel?
Oily Steel is a metallic grey miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.865. Its screen color is approximately #484246 with a metallic finish.