Color-wise this is a muted, very dark black leaning neutral. Matching it is straightforward: Humbrol Coal Black lands at 91 percent in the same finish, and 5 brands in all carry a close same-finish swap. It builds a smooth gradient with Black Purple underneath and Nato Black on the highlights, all in the AK Interactive line. Bottom line: run out mid-project and another brand will get you within a shade.
Ral 7021 Dunkelgrau equivalents, brand by brand
Several ranges orbit this color without landing on it. Here is the closest each brand manages, nearest first:
- Closest Humbrol equivalent: Humbrol Coal Black, a swap nobody spots at arm's length (delta E 1.8).
- Best Tamiya option: Tamiya Semi Gloss Black, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.0).
- From Monument Pro Acryl: Monument Pro Acryl Carbon Black, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.3).
- Revell's closest color: Revell Tar Black (RAL 9021), a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.7).
- Nearest in the P3 Paints catalog: P3 Paints Greylord, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.7).
- Best Vallejo option: Vallejo German Grey, workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 5.0).
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
Humbrol
Tamiya
Monument Pro Acryl
Revell
P3 Paints
Vallejo
Citadel
The Army Painter
Green Stuff World
Scale75
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Ral 7021 Dunkelgrau?
The closest same-finish match is Humbrol Coal Black at 91% color similarity.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Ral 7021 Dunkelgrau?
Yes. The closest Vallejo option is German Grey at 75%, a same-finish match.
What color is Ral 7021 Dunkelgrau?
Ral 7021 Dunkelgrau is a very dark muted black with a neutral cast (hex #1D2120).
What do I highlight and shade Ral 7021 Dunkelgrau with?
Highlight Ral 7021 Dunkelgrau toward Nato Black and shade it down into Black Purple, both AK Interactive paints in the same finish family.