Steel: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · Metal Color · 77.712. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #757573
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.
AK Interactive
Dark Aluminium
ΔE 1.7 · nearly identical
Citadel
Iron Warriors
ΔE 2.9 · close match
Army Painter
Gun Metal
ΔE 3.3 · close match
Scale75
Heavy Metal
ΔE 4.3 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Sir Coates Silver
ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Bronze
ΔE 9.6 · noticeable difference
Similar paints
Gunmetal Grey · 77.720
Dark Aluminium · AK11208
Jet Exhaust · 77.713
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Frequently asked questions
What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Steel?
The closest AK Interactive match for Vallejo Steel is Dark Aluminium (AK11208, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.7 (nearly identical).
What color is Steel?
Steel is a metallic grey miniature paint from Vallejo (Metal Color), code 77.712. Its screen color is approximately #757573 with a metallic finish.