Matching it is straightforward: AK Interactive Ral 7021 Dunkelgrau lands at 91 percent in the same finish, and 3 brands in all carry a close same-finish swap. Color-wise this is a muted, very dark black leaning neutral. Within the Humbrol range it ladders cleanly, Black for the shadows and Matt Black Green for the highlights. Treat it as an easy swap, just confirm the finish type matches before you commit.
Closest equivalents
The closest cross-brand match is AK Interactive Ral 7021 Dunkelgrau at 91% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
AK Interactive
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About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 3 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol Coal Black?
The closest same-finish match is AK Interactive Ral 7021 Dunkelgrau at 91% color similarity.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Coal Black?
Yes. The closest Citadel option is Dryad Bark at 77%, a same-finish match.
What color is Coal Black?
Coal Black is a very dark muted black with a neutral cast (hex #1F2421).
What do I highlight and shade Coal Black with?
Highlight Coal Black toward Matt Black Green and shade it down into Black, both Humbrol paints in the same finish family.