In our digital catalog, Natural Steel is classified as a neutral metallic silver, light and muted. The catalog suggests Metallic Blue as a darker color and Aluminium as a lighter color to test, both from AK Interactive. The Army Painter Broadsword Silver is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 85 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Natural Steel equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for AK Interactive Natural Steel have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest The Army Painter equivalent: The Army Painter Broadsword Silver, similar digital colors (delta E 3.0).
From Humbrol: Humbrol 27001 Metalcote Matt Aluminium, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.6).
Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Silver, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.0).
Nearest in the Two Thin Coats catalog: Two Thin Coats Dwarven Iron, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.0).
Our digital comparison places The Army Painter Broadsword Silver slightly cooler than the original swatch. Use that as a clue for selecting test paints, not a prediction of dried-paint appearance.
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.
The Army Painter
Humbrol
Vallejo
Two Thin Coats
Citadel
Revell
Tamiya
Monument Pro Acryl
P3 Paints
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About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 1 other brand 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 Natural Steel?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is The Army Painter Broadsword Silver at 85% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What finish is Natural Steel?
The catalog classifies Natural Steel as metallic, with its digital swatch in the silver family. A flat digital color cannot represent metallic reflection or flake appearance. Check the actual product before substituting another metallic or a standard paint.
What do I highlight and shade Natural Steel with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Aluminium for a lighter step and Metallic Blue for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.