In our digital catalog, Afro Shadow is classified as a neutral black, very dark and moderate. The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is Revell Black/Schwarz (RAL 9005), scoring 93 percent digital color similarity. For highlights, the digital catalog suggests testing AK Interactive Black Uniform Base. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Afro Shadow equivalents, brand by brand
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Afro Shadow with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Revell equivalent: Revell 07 Black/Schwarz (RAL 9005), close stored digital colors (delta E 1.5).
- Best Monument Pro Acryl option: Monument Pro Acryl Dark Navy Blue, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.8).
- From Scale75: Scale75 Eclipse Grey, similar digital colors (delta E 2.3).
- Humbrol's closest color: Humbrol 21 Gloss Black, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.7).
- Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Matt Black, similar digital colors (delta E 3.4).
- Best Citadel option: Citadel Abaddon Black, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.4).
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.
Revell
Monument Pro Acryl
Dark Navy Blue
Satin Black
Coal Black
Dark Sea Ben
Dark Neutral Grey
Dark Burgundy
Dark Plum
Payne's Grey Wash
Transparent Black
Brush-On Black
Black Wash
Matte Black Primer
Brown Wash
Brown Grey Wash
Transparent Brown
Scale75
Humbrol
The Army Painter
Citadel
Green Stuff World
Tamiya
Vallejo
P3 Paints
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 9 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 AK Interactive Afro Shadow?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Revell Black/Schwarz (RAL 9005) at 93% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Afro Shadow?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Matt Black at 83% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Afro Shadow?
The approximate digital swatch for Afro Shadow is a very dark moderate black with a neutral cast (hex #0A0D12). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Afro Shadow with?
A computed lighter-color suggestion for Afro Shadow is Black Uniform Base from AK Interactive. No darker step is stored in this catalog's ladder. Test how the candidate layers before using it on the model.