09 Anthracite/Anthrazit (RAL 7021)
Base · #1A2129
The digital color reference is a muted, very dark black leaning neutral. Digital color suggestions within Revell are Black/Schwarz (RAL 9005) for a darker step and Blue (RAL 5000) for a lighter step. Russian Blue Base from AK Interactive scores 92 percent against the stored swatch and shares its broad paint-type group. Test the shortlisted paint over your intended primer before committing a whole unit.
Anthracite/Anthrazit (RAL 7021) equivalents, brand by brand
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Anthracite/Anthrazit (RAL 7021) with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Russian Blue Base, close stored digital colors (delta E 1.5).
- Best Monument Pro Acryl option: Monument Pro Acryl Blue Black, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.7).
- From Vallejo: Vallejo Abyssal Turquoise, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.1).
- Scale75's closest color: Scale75 Abyssal Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.9).
- Nearest in the Green Stuff World catalog: Green Stuff World Steel Grey, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.2).
- Best Tamiya option: Tamiya X-18 Semi Gloss Black, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.7).
No single digital lightness, warmth or saturation difference exceeds our display threshold. Test the actual paint, because approximate swatches cannot certify a physical match.
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.
AK Interactive
Monument Pro Acryl
Vallejo
Scale75
Green Stuff World
Tamiya
Humbrol
The Army Painter
P3 Paints
Citadel
About this color
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Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 2 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Revell Anthracite/Anthrazit (RAL 7021)?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Russian Blue Base at 92% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Anthracite/Anthrazit (RAL 7021)?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Abyssal Turquoise at 79% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Anthracite/Anthrazit (RAL 7021)?
The approximate digital swatch for Anthracite/Anthrazit (RAL 7021) is a very dark muted black with a neutral cast (hex #1A2129). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Anthracite/Anthrazit (RAL 7021) with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Blue (RAL 5000) for a lighter step and Black/Schwarz (RAL 9005) for a darker step, both from Revell. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.