Matching it is straightforward: AK Interactive Afro Shadow lands at 93 percent in the same finish, and 9 brands in all carry a close same-finish swap. Black/Schwarz (RAL 9005) is a very dark moderate black with a neutral cast. Highlight it toward Anthracite Grey, the nearest lighter paint in the Revell lane. Treat it as an easy swap, just confirm the finish type matches before you commit.
Black/Schwarz (RAL 9005) equivalents in other ranges
9 of the 10 brands with a mapped match get genuinely close to Revell Black/Schwarz (RAL 9005), though none is a clone. Brand by brand, the nearest colors are:
- Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Afro Shadow, close enough that batch variation matters more (delta E 1.5).
- Best Scale75 option: Scale75 Black, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 2.1).
- From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Matt Black, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 2.1).
- Citadel's closest color: Citadel Abaddon Black, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 2.1).
- Nearest in the Green Stuff World catalog: Green Stuff World Black Stallion, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 2.1).
- Best Monument Pro Acryl option: Monument Pro Acryl Dark Navy Blue, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 2.1).
Side by side the two agree in lightness and temperature; at delta E 1.5 the gap is smaller than the variation between two pots of the same paint.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
AK Interactive
Scale75
The Army Painter
Citadel
Green Stuff World
Monument Pro Acryl
Tamiya
Vallejo
Humbrol
P3 Paints
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Found in 9 other brands with a same-finish match.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Revell Black/Schwarz (RAL 9005)?
The closest same-finish match is AK Interactive Afro Shadow at 93% color similarity.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Black/Schwarz (RAL 9005)?
Yes. The closest The Army Painter option is Matt Black at 89%, a same-finish match.
What color is Black/Schwarz (RAL 9005)?
Black/Schwarz (RAL 9005) is a very dark moderate black with a neutral cast (hex #03050A).
What do I highlight and shade Black/Schwarz (RAL 9005) with?
The next step up for highlighting Black/Schwarz (RAL 9005) is Anthracite Grey in the Revell range. Nothing sits directly below it in the same lane, so reach for a wash to shade.