Paint record

Raf Dark Slate Grey

AK Interactive

Air · #5E5C50

Standard paint3rd Generation Acrylic

The leading same-type candidate, Two Thin Coats Eidolon Grey, scores 82 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. Raf Dark Slate Grey's approximate swatch sits in the grey family: dark in tone, muted in saturation, neutral in cast. Digital color suggestions within AK Interactive are Ana 613 Olive Drab for a darker step and Medium Gunship Grey Fs 36118 for a lighter step. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.

Cross-brand results

Raf Dark Slate Grey equivalents in other ranges

Review paint type as well as the color score for Raf Dark Slate Grey. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.

Closest Two Thin Coats equivalent: Two Thin Coats Eidolon Grey, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.6).

From Vallejo: Vallejo Green Grey, similar digital colors (delta E 3.6).

Revell's closest color: Revell 87 Earth brown/Erdfarbe (RAL 7006), some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.6).

Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Tundra Taupe, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.7).

In the digital values, Two Thin Coats Eidolon Grey is slightly darker. Coat thickness, undercoat and finish can change the physical comparison.

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.

Color intelligence

About this color

Color profile

Familygrey
Lightnessdark
Saturationmuted
Undertoneneutral

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Match difficulty

Common color
Closest cross-brand match

Found in 3 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.

Possible uses for this color

airbrush base coats and zenithal
Common questions

Frequently asked

What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Raf Dark Slate Grey?

The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Two Thin Coats Eidolon Grey at 82% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.

Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Raf Dark Slate Grey?

A Vallejo candidate to check is Green Grey at 82% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.

What color is Raf Dark Slate Grey?

The approximate digital swatch for Raf Dark Slate Grey is a dark muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #5E5C50). It is not a physical paint measurement.

What do I highlight and shade Raf Dark Slate Grey with?

The digital catalog suggests testing Medium Gunship Grey Fs 36118 for a lighter step and Ana 613 Olive Drab for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.

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