The digital color reference is a moderate, dark brown leaning warm. The catalog suggests Rlm 72 as a darker color and Rlm 66 (1941) as a lighter color to test, both from AK Interactive. Vallejo Russian Uniform Wwii 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.
Slate No.34 equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for AK Interactive Slate No.34 have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Russian Uniform Wwii, similar digital colors (delta E 3.1).
From P3 Paints: P3 Paints Traitor Green, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.6).
Revell's closest color: Revell 361 Olive green/Olivgrün (RAL 6003), a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.2).
Nearest in the Citadel catalog: Citadel Steel Legion Drab, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.8).
The stored swatch for Vallejo Russian Uniform Wwii is slightly lighter than the swatch for Slate No.34. Test both paints over the same primer to check the actual result.
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.
Vallejo
P3 Paints
Revell
Citadel
Humbrol
Scale75
Monument Pro Acryl
Tamiya
Green Stuff World
The Army Painter
Two Thin Coats
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
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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 Slate No.34?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Russian Uniform Wwii at 84% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Slate No.34?
The approximate digital swatch for Slate No.34 is a dark moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #4D4C2D). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Slate No.34 with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Rlm 66 (1941) for a lighter step and Rlm 72 for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.