Color-wise this is a muted, dark metallic silver leaning neutral. Within the Humbrol range it ladders cleanly, Metalcote Gunmetal for the shadows and Metalcote Polished Steel for the highlights. Gunmetal is a little less common: the closest same-finish match, Tamiya Gun Metal, reaches 92 percent, and 2 other brands carry a strong same-finish alternative. Expect a close but not identical result from a swap, so check it on the model before committing a whole unit.
Closest equivalents
The closest cross-brand match is Tamiya Gun Metal at 92% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Tamiya
Vallejo
Monument Pro Acryl
Citadel
The Army Painter
P3 Paints
AK Interactive
Two Thin Coats
Revell
Green Stuff World
Scale75
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol Gunmetal?
The closest same-finish match is Tamiya Gun Metal at 92% color similarity.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Gunmetal?
Yes. The closest Vallejo option is Steel Grey at 80%, a same-finish match.
What finish is Gunmetal?
Gunmetal is a metallic paint with a silver tone and a reflective finish. Because the shine comes from metal flake, a flat paint can match the color and still be wrong for the job, which is why cross-finish matches here are references rather than swaps.
What do I highlight and shade Gunmetal with?
Highlight Gunmetal toward Metalcote Polished Steel and shade it down into Metalcote Gunmetal, both Humbrol paints in the same finish family.