Mouse grey/Mausgrau (RAL 7005) from Revell scores 93 percent against the stored swatch and shares its broad paint-type group. The stored digital swatch for Graphite is a mid-tone muted grey with a neutral cast. The catalog suggests Intermediate Blue as a darker color and F-15 Dark Grey (Mod Eagle) Fs 36176 as a lighter color to test, both from AK Interactive. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Graphite equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Graphite with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Revell equivalent: Revell 47 Mouse grey/Mausgrau (RAL 7005), a small digital color distance (delta E 1.4).
- Nearest in the Vallejo catalog: Vallejo Dark Sea Grey, similar digital colors (delta E 2.6).
- Best Two Thin Coats option: Two Thin Coats Wizard Grey, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.1).
- From Citadel: Citadel Dawnstone, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.0).
- Humbrol's closest color: Humbrol 140 Dk Gull Grey, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.5).
- Nearest in the Tamiya catalog: Tamiya XF-54 Dark Sea Grey, a broader digital color reference (delta E 6.7).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.4. That does not measure dried-paint appearance, sheen or coverage; compare test patches before substituting.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
Revell
Vallejo
Two Thin Coats
Citadel
Humbrol
Tamiya
Scale75
Monument Pro Acryl
The Army Painter
P3 Paints
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 4 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Graphite?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Revell Mouse grey/Mausgrau (RAL 7005) at 93% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Graphite?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Dark Sea Grey at 87% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Graphite?
The approximate digital swatch for Graphite is a mid-tone muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #6E706D). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Graphite with?
The digital catalog suggests testing F-15 Dark Grey (Mod Eagle) Fs 36176 for a lighter step and Intermediate Blue for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.