No shortage of substitutes here, Green Grey from Vallejo matches at 100 percent and 3 brands carry a strong same-finish near-match. Color-wise this is a muted, mid-tone brown leaning warm. For modelling, drop to Wwi French Artillery Grey in the recesses and step up to Rlm 62 on the edges, both AK Interactive paints. In practice you can substitute across brands here without anyone noticing at arm's length.
Ral 7009 Hellgrau equivalents across other brands
The short answer: yes, Ral 7009 Hellgrau has a true equivalent. If the pot runs dry mid project, here is the closest color each brand offers.
Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Green Grey, indistinguishable once dry (delta E 0.0).
- From Revell: Revell Earth brown/Erdfarbe (RAL 7006), close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 2.6).
- The Army Painter's closest color: The Army Painter Tundra Taupe, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.8).
- Nearest in the Tamiya catalog: Tamiya JN Grey, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 5.5).
- Best Two Thin Coats option: Two Thin Coats Fury Green, workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 5.9).
- From Humbrol: Humbrol French Artillery Green, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 6.5).
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
Vallejo
Revell
The Army Painter
Tamiya
Two Thin Coats
Humbrol
P3 Paints
Green Stuff World
Scale75
Citadel
Monument Pro Acryl
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 3 other brands with a same-finish match.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Ral 7009 Hellgrau?
The closest same-finish match is Vallejo Green Grey at 100% color similarity.
What color is Ral 7009 Hellgrau?
Ral 7009 Hellgrau is a mid-tone muted brown with a warm undertone (hex #65624F).
What do I highlight and shade Ral 7009 Hellgrau with?
Highlight Ral 7009 Hellgrau toward Rlm 62 and shade it down into Wwi French Artillery Grey, both AK Interactive paints in the same finish family.