The digital color reference is a muted, very dark black leaning neutral. Humbrol Coal Black is a close digital color candidate at 91 percent within the same broad paint-type group. The catalog suggests Black Purple as a darker color and Nato Black as a lighter color to test, both from AK Interactive. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Ral 7021 Dunkelgrau equivalents, brand by brand
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Ral 7021 Dunkelgrau with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Humbrol equivalent: Humbrol 85 Coal Black, close stored digital colors (delta E 1.8).
- Best Tamiya option: Tamiya X-18 Semi Gloss Black, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.0).
- From Monument Pro Acryl: Monument Pro Acryl Carbon Black, similar digital colors (delta E 3.3).
- Revell's closest color: Revell 06 Tar Black (RAL 9021), some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.7).
- Nearest in the P3 Paints catalog: P3 Paints Greylord, similar digital colors (delta E 3.7).
- Best Vallejo option: Vallejo German Grey, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.0).
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.
Humbrol
Tamiya
Monument Pro Acryl
Revell
P3 Paints
Vallejo
Citadel
The Army Painter
Green Stuff World
Scale75
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 AK Interactive Ral 7021 Dunkelgrau?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Humbrol Coal Black at 91% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Ral 7021 Dunkelgrau?
A Vallejo candidate to check is German Grey at 75% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Ral 7021 Dunkelgrau?
The approximate digital swatch for Ral 7021 Dunkelgrau is a very dark muted black with a neutral cast (hex #1D2120). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Ral 7021 Dunkelgrau with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Nato Black for a lighter step and Black Purple for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.