This is a common color; 9 other brands cover it, the nearest being Citadel Eshin Grey at 96 percent. Dark Grey is a dark muted grey with a neutral cast. It builds a smooth gradient with Marine Green underneath and WW1 Green on the highlights, all in the Humbrol line. In practice you can substitute across brands here without anyone noticing at arm's length.
Closest equivalents
The closest cross-brand match is Citadel Eshin Grey at 96% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
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90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Citadel
Scale75
Revell
Tamiya
Vallejo
AK Interactive
Monument Pro Acryl
P3 Paints
Two Thin Coats
Green Stuff World
The Army Painter
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol Dark Grey?
The closest same-finish match is Citadel Eshin Grey at 96% color similarity.
What color is Dark Grey?
Dark Grey is a dark muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #474A4C).
What do I highlight and shade Dark Grey with?
Highlight Dark Grey toward WW1 Green and shade it down into Marine Green, both Humbrol paints in the same finish family.