Dark grey/Dunkelgrau (RAL 7012) from Revell scores 94 percent against the stored swatch and shares its broad paint-type group. Dark Sea Grey's approximate swatch sits in the grey family: mid-tone in tone, muted in saturation, neutral in cast. The catalog suggests NATO Green as a darker color and Cockpit Green as a lighter color to test, both from Tamiya. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Dark Sea Grey equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Dark Sea Grey with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Revell equivalent: Revell 378 Dark grey/Dunkelgrau (RAL 7012), a small digital color distance (delta E 1.2).
- Best Humbrol option: Humbrol 184 Freight Stock Grey, similar digital colors (delta E 2.5).
- From Two Thin Coats: Two Thin Coats Dungeon Stone Grey, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.8).
- AK Interactive's closest color: AK Interactive Raf Ocean Grey, similar digital colors (delta E 3.2).
- Nearest in the Vallejo catalog: Vallejo Neutral Grey, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.3).
- Best Green Stuff World option: Green Stuff World Slate Grey, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.6).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.2. 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.
Revell
378 Dark grey/Dunkelgrau (RAL 7012)
77 Dust Grey/Staubgrau (RAL 7012)
71 Dark Grey (RAL 7011)
378 Dark Grey Satin
77 Dust Grey (RAL 7012)
47 Mouse grey/Mausgrau (RAL 7005)
47 Mouse grey/Mausgrau (RAL 7005)
Humbrol
Two Thin Coats
AK Interactive
Raf Ocean Grey
Neutral Grey
Intermediate Blue
Basalt Grey
Rlm 74
Neutral Grey 43
Raf Extra Dark Sea Grey Bs381C/640
Raf Dark Sea Grey Bs381C/638
Have Glass Grey Fs 36170
Rlm 75
Graphite
Raf Dark Green
A-14 Interior Steel Grey
Raf Dark Slate Grey
Dull Dark Green Fs 34092
Ija #3 Hairanshoku (Grey Indigo)
French Army Green
Dark Blue-Grey
Ana 613 Olive Drab
Gun Metal
Vallejo
Green Stuff World
Monument Pro Acryl
Scale75
Citadel
The Army Painter
P3 Paints
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 Tamiya Dark Sea Grey?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Revell Dark grey/Dunkelgrau (RAL 7012) at 94% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Dark Sea Grey?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Neutral Grey at 83% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Dark Sea Grey?
The approximate digital swatch for Dark Sea Grey is a mid-tone muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #5A6060). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Dark Sea Grey with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Cockpit Green for a lighter step and NATO Green for a darker step, both from Tamiya. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.