Dark Sea Grey sits in the grey family: dark in tone, muted in saturation, neutral in cast. Matching it is straightforward: AK Interactive Neutral Grey lands at 95 percent in the same finish, and 5 brands in all carry a close same-finish swap. Within the Humbrol range it ladders cleanly, Satin Dark Grey for the shadows and Slate Grey for the highlights. Bottom line: run out mid-project and another brand will get you within a shade.
Closest equivalents
The closest cross-brand match is AK Interactive Neutral Grey at 95% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
AK Interactive
Revell
Two Thin Coats
Tamiya
Vallejo
Monument Pro Acryl
Green Stuff World
Scale75
Citadel
The Army Painter
P3 Paints
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 5 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol Dark Sea Grey?
The closest same-finish match is AK Interactive Neutral Grey at 95% color similarity.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Dark Sea Grey?
Yes. The closest Vallejo option is Field Blue at 80%, a same-finish match.
What color is Dark Sea Grey?
Dark Sea Grey is a dark muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #565D63).
What do I highlight and shade Dark Sea Grey with?
Highlight Dark Sea Grey toward Slate Grey and shade it down into Satin Dark Grey, both Humbrol paints in the same finish family.