Dark Sea Grey's approximate swatch sits in the grey family: dark in tone, muted in saturation, neutral in cast. AK Interactive Neutral Grey is a close digital color candidate at 95 percent within the same broad paint-type group. Digital color suggestions within Humbrol are Satin Dark Grey for a darker step and Slate Grey for a lighter step. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Dark Sea Grey equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Dark Sea Grey with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Neutral Grey, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.1).
- Best Revell option: Revell 71 Dark Grey (RAL 7011), close stored digital colors (delta E 1.9).
- From Two Thin Coats: Two Thin Coats Dungeon Stone Grey, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.0).
- Tamiya's closest color: Tamiya XF-54 Dark Sea Grey, similar digital colors (delta E 3.6).
- Nearest in the Vallejo catalog: Vallejo Field Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.0).
- Best Monument Pro Acryl option: Monument Pro Acryl Cool Grey, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.4).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.1. That does not measure dried-paint appearance, sheen or coverage; compare test patches before substituting.
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.
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 similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol Dark Sea Grey?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Neutral Grey at 95% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Dark Sea Grey?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Field Blue at 80% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Dark Sea Grey?
The approximate digital swatch for Dark Sea Grey is a dark muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #565D63). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Dark Sea Grey with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Slate Grey for a lighter step and Satin Dark Grey for a darker step, both from Humbrol. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.