The digital color reference is a muted, dark metallic silver leaning neutral. Digital color suggestions within Humbrol are Metalcote Gunmetal for a darker step and Metalcote Polished Steel for a lighter step. Tamiya Gun Metal is a close digital color candidate at 92 percent within the same broad paint-type group. Test the shortlisted paint over your intended primer before committing a whole unit.
Gunmetal equivalents, brand by brand
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Gunmetal with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Tamiya equivalent: Tamiya X-10 Gun Metal, close stored digital colors (delta E 1.6).
- From Vallejo: Vallejo Steel Grey, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.0).
- Monument Pro Acryl's closest color: Monument Pro Acryl Silver, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.4).
- Nearest in the Citadel catalog: Citadel Grey Knights Steel, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.0).
- Best The Army Painter option: The Army Painter Gun Metal, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.9).
- From P3 Paints: P3 Paints Cold Steel, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.2).
No single digital lightness, warmth or saturation difference exceeds our display threshold. Test the actual paint, because approximate swatches cannot certify a physical match.
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.
Tamiya
Vallejo
Monument Pro Acryl
Citadel
The Army Painter
P3 Paints
AK Interactive
Two Thin Coats
Revell
Green Stuff World
Scale75
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 2 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 Gunmetal?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Tamiya Gun Metal at 92% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Gunmetal?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Steel Grey at 80% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What finish is Gunmetal?
The catalog classifies Gunmetal as metallic, with its digital swatch in the silver family. A flat digital color cannot represent metallic reflection or flake appearance. Check the actual product before substituting another metallic or a standard paint.
What do I highlight and shade Gunmetal with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Metalcote Polished Steel for a lighter step and Metalcote Gunmetal for a darker step, both from Humbrol. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.