06 Tar black / Teerschwarz (RAL 9021)
Base · #1E2226
The stored digital swatch for Tar black / Teerschwarz (RAL 9021) is a very dark muted black with a neutral cast. The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is Monument Pro Acryl Dark Warm Grey, scoring 90 percent digital color similarity. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Black/Schwarz (RAL 9005) and Black Green RLM70, both Revell paints selected from the digital catalog. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Tar black / Teerschwarz (RAL 9021) equivalents in other ranges
1 of the 11 brands with a listed match have a candidate in the same broad paint-type group scoring at least 88% digital color similarity to Revell Tar black / Teerschwarz (RAL 9021).
- Closest Monument Pro Acryl equivalent: Monument Pro Acryl Dark Warm Grey, a small digital color distance (delta E 2.0).
- Best AK Interactive option: AK Interactive Ijn Q1 Anti-Glare Blue-Black, similar digital colors (delta E 3.1).
- From Tamiya: Tamiya X-18 Semi Gloss Black, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.2).
- Scale75's closest color: Scale75 Abyssal Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 3.6).
- Nearest in the Humbrol catalog: Humbrol 33 Black, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.0).
- Best Vallejo option: Vallejo Continental Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.0).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 2.0. 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.
Monument Pro Acryl
AK Interactive
Tamiya
Scale75
Humbrol
Vallejo
The Army Painter
Green Stuff World
P3 Paints
Citadel
Two Thin Coats
About this color
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Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 6 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 Tar black / Teerschwarz (RAL 9021)?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Monument Pro Acryl Dark Warm Grey at 90% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Tar black / Teerschwarz (RAL 9021)?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Continental Blue at 80% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Tar black / Teerschwarz (RAL 9021)?
The approximate digital swatch for Tar black / Teerschwarz (RAL 9021) is a very dark muted black with a neutral cast (hex #1E2226). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Tar black / Teerschwarz (RAL 9021) with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Black Green RLM70 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.