Dark grey/Dunkelgrau (RAL 7012) from Revell scores 93 percent against the stored swatch and shares its broad paint-type group. Freight Stock Grey's approximate swatch sits in the grey family: dark in tone, muted in saturation, neutral in cast. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Satin Dark Grey and Track Colour, both Humbrol paints selected from the digital catalog. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Freight Stock Grey equivalents in other ranges
2 brands have a same-type candidate scoring at least 88% against Freight Stock Grey's approximate swatch. Compare the listed options and test the paint before substituting.
- Closest Revell equivalent: Revell 378 Dark grey/Dunkelgrau (RAL 7012), a small digital color distance (delta E 1.4).
- From Two Thin Coats: Two Thin Coats Dungeon Stone Grey, similar digital colors (delta E 2.4).
- Tamiya's closest color: Tamiya XF-54 Dark Sea Grey, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.5).
- Nearest in the Monument Pro Acryl catalog: Monument Pro Acryl Cool Grey, similar digital colors (delta E 2.8).
- Best AK Interactive option: AK Interactive Basalt Grey, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.9).
- From Green Stuff World: Green Stuff World Slate Grey, similar digital colors (delta E 3.0).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.4. That does not measure dried-paint appearance, sheen or coverage; compare test patches before substituting.
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.
Revell
Two Thin Coats
Tamiya
Monument Pro Acryl
AK Interactive
Green Stuff World
Vallejo
Scale75
Citadel
P3 Paints
The Army Painter
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 8 other brands 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 Humbrol Freight Stock Grey?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Revell Dark grey/Dunkelgrau (RAL 7012) at 93% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Freight Stock Grey?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Field Blue at 85% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Freight Stock Grey?
The approximate digital swatch for Freight Stock Grey is a dark muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #555A5C). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Freight Stock Grey with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Track Colour for a lighter step and Satin Dark Grey for a darker step, both from Humbrol. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.