The stored digital swatch for Anthracite Grey is a very dark muted black with a neutral cast. The catalog suggests Black/Schwarz (RAL 9005) as a darker color and Blue (RAL 5000) as a lighter color to test, both from Revell. AK Interactive Russian Blue Base is a close digital color candidate at 92 percent within the same broad paint-type group. A high digital score does not certify a physical match; compare it with the original after drying.
Anthracite Grey equivalents in other ranges
1 brand has a same-type candidate scoring at least 88% against Anthracite Grey's approximate swatch. Compare the listed options and test the paint before substituting.
- Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Russian Blue Base, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.5).
- Monument Pro Acryl's closest color: Monument Pro Acryl Blue Black, similar digital colors (delta E 2.7).
- Nearest in the Vallejo catalog: Vallejo Abyssal Turquoise, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.1).
- Best Scale75 option: Scale75 Abyssal Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.9).
- From Green Stuff World: Green Stuff World Steel Grey, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.2).
- Tamiya's closest color: Tamiya X-18 Semi Gloss Black, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.7).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.5. 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.
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.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Revell Anthracite Grey?
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 Grey?
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 Grey?
The approximate digital swatch for Anthracite Grey 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 Grey 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.