Dark Neutral Grey's approximate swatch sits in the black family: very dark in tone, muted in saturation, neutral in cast. The leading same-type candidate, Humbrol Black, scores 87 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Black Green and Black Red, both Monument Pro Acryl paints selected from the digital catalog. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Dark Neutral Grey equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Dark Neutral Grey. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Humbrol equivalent: Humbrol 33 Black, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.7).
Best Tamiya option: Tamiya XF-1 Flat Black, similar digital colors (delta E 2.7).
From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Afro Shadow, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.9).
Revell's closest color: Revell 06 Tar Black (RAL 9021), similar digital colors (delta E 3.2).
The stored colors differ by delta E 2.7 without a dominant lightness, warmth or saturation shift under our display rules. This describes the digital values, not the appearance of dried paint.
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.
Humbrol
Tamiya
AK Interactive
Revell
Scale75
P3 Paints
Citadel
The Army Painter
Green Stuff World
Vallejo
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 5 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 Monument Pro Acryl Dark Neutral Grey?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Humbrol Black at 87% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Dark Neutral Grey?
A Citadel candidate to check is Corvus Black at 77% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Dark Neutral Grey?
The approximate digital swatch for Dark Neutral Grey is a very dark muted black with a neutral cast (hex #15181B). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Dark Neutral Grey with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Black Red for a lighter step and Black Green for a darker step, both from Monument Pro Acryl. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.