In the pot, Afro Shadow reads as a neutral black, very dark and moderate. This is a common color; 9 other brands cover it, the nearest being Revell Black/Schwarz (RAL 9005) at 93 percent. For highlights, the next step up in the AK Interactive range is Black Uniform Base. Bottom line: run out mid-project and another brand will get you within a shade.
Afro Shadow equivalents, brand by brand
Several ranges orbit this color without landing on it. Here is the closest each brand manages, nearest first:
- Closest Revell equivalent: Revell Black/Schwarz (RAL 9005), a swap nobody spots at arm's length (delta E 1.5).
- Best Monument Pro Acryl option: Monument Pro Acryl Dark Navy Blue, close enough that batch variation matters more (delta E 1.8).
- From Scale75: Scale75 Eclipse Grey, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 2.3).
- Humbrol's closest color: Humbrol Gloss Black, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 2.7).
- Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Matt Black, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.4).
- Best Citadel option: Citadel Abaddon Black, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.4).
We checked the Lab numbers for a hidden catch and there is none: lightness and temperature both line up, so this swap is as safe as they come.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Revell
Monument Pro Acryl
Dark Navy Blue
Satin Black
Coal Black
Dark Sea Ben
Dark Neutral Grey
Dark Burgundy
Dark Plum
Payne's Grey Wash
Transparent Black
Brush-On Black
Black Wash
Matte Black Primer
Brown Wash
Brown Grey Wash
Transparent Brown
Scale75
Humbrol
The Army Painter
Citadel
Green Stuff World
Tamiya
Vallejo
P3 Paints
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 9 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Afro Shadow?
The closest same-finish match is Revell Black/Schwarz (RAL 9005) at 93% color similarity.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Afro Shadow?
Yes. The closest The Army Painter option is Matt Black at 83%, a same-finish match.
What color is Afro Shadow?
Afro Shadow is a very dark moderate black with a neutral cast (hex #0A0D12).
What do I highlight and shade Afro Shadow with?
The next step up for highlighting Afro Shadow is Black Uniform Base in the AK Interactive range. Nothing sits directly below it in the same lane, so reach for a wash to shade.