This is a common color; 6 other brands cover it, the nearest being Monument Pro Acryl Warm Grey at 94 percent. Color-wise this is a muted, dark grey leaning neutral. It builds a smooth gradient with Dark Green underneath and Service Brown on the highlights, all in the Humbrol line. Bottom line: run out mid-project and another brand will get you within a shade.
Closest equivalents
The closest cross-brand match is Monument Pro Acryl Warm Grey at 94% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
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90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Monument Pro Acryl
AK Interactive
Green Stuff World
P3 Paints
Vallejo
Tamiya
Two Thin Coats
Scale75
Revell
Citadel
The Army Painter
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol Black Grey?
The closest same-finish match is Monument Pro Acryl Warm Grey at 94% color similarity.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Black Grey?
Yes. The closest Vallejo option is Sombre Grey at 84%, a same-finish match.
What color is Black Grey?
Black Grey is a dark muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #32373B).
What do I highlight and shade Black Grey with?
Highlight Black Grey toward Service Brown and shade it down into Dark Green, both Humbrol paints in the same finish family.