In our digital catalog, Anthracite Grey is classified as a neutral grey, very dark and muted. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Chocolate (Chipping) and Laf Green, both AK Interactive paints selected from the digital catalog. Citadel Nocturne Green is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 84 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Anthracite Grey equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for AK Interactive Anthracite Grey have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Citadel equivalent: Citadel Nocturne Green, similar digital colors (delta E 3.1).
From Scale75: Scale75 Deep Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.4).
Humbrol's closest color: Humbrol 85 Coal Black, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.0).
Nearest in the Monument Pro Acryl catalog: Monument Pro Acryl Dark Emerald, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.4).
The stored colors differ by delta E 3.1 without a dominant lightness, warmth or saturation shift under our display rules. This describes the digital values, not the appearance of dried paint.
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.
Citadel
Scale75
Humbrol
Monument Pro Acryl
Tamiya
Revell
Vallejo
P3 Paints
Two Thin Coats
Green Stuff World
The Army Painter
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
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 AK Interactive Anthracite Grey?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Citadel Nocturne Green at 84% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Anthracite Grey?
The approximate digital swatch for Anthracite Grey is a very dark muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #1E2C2D). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Anthracite Grey with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Laf Green for a lighter step and Chocolate (Chipping) for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.