Matching it is straightforward: Two Thin Coats Eidolon Grey lands at 82 percent in the same finish, and 3 brands in all carry a close same-finish swap. Raf Dark Slate Grey sits in the grey family: dark in tone, muted in saturation, neutral in cast. Within the AK Interactive range it ladders cleanly, Ana 613 Olive Drab for the shadows and Medium Gunship Grey Fs 36118 for the highlights. In practice you can substitute across brands here without anyone noticing at arm's length.
Raf Dark Slate Grey equivalents in other ranges
Raf Dark Slate Grey is awkward to replace. Treat the matches below as starting points for a mix rather than straight swaps.
Closest Two Thin Coats equivalent: Two Thin Coats Eidolon Grey, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.6).
From Vallejo: Vallejo Green Grey, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.6).
Revell's closest color: Revell Earth brown/Erdfarbe (RAL 7006), a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.6).
Nearest in the Tamiya catalog: Tamiya JN Grey, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 4.9).
Worth knowing before you swap: Two Thin Coats Eidolon Grey runs slightly darker, which shows most where the paint thins over raised detail.
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90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Two Thin Coats
Vallejo
Revell
Tamiya
The Army Painter
Humbrol
Green Stuff World
Citadel
P3 Paints
Monument Pro Acryl
Scale75
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What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Raf Dark Slate Grey?
The closest same-finish match is Two Thin Coats Eidolon Grey at 82% color similarity.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Raf Dark Slate Grey?
Yes. The closest Vallejo option is Green Grey at 82%, a same-finish match.
What color is Raf Dark Slate Grey?
Raf Dark Slate Grey is a dark muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #5E5C50).
What do I highlight and shade Raf Dark Slate Grey with?
Highlight Raf Dark Slate Grey toward Medium Gunship Grey Fs 36118 and shade it down into Ana 613 Olive Drab, both AK Interactive paints in the same finish family.