Color-wise this is a muted, dark metallic silver leaning neutral. For modelling, drop to Matt Bronze Green in the recesses and step up to Metalcote Gunmetal on the edges, both Humbrol paints. Matt Iron Grey is a little less common: the closest same-finish match, Two Thin Coats Sir Coates Silver, reaches 82 percent, and 1 other brand carries a strong same-finish alternative. Any substitute is a mixing base rather than a drop-in, so tune it on the model.
Closest equivalents
The closest cross-brand match is Two Thin Coats Sir Coates Silver at 82% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Two Thin Coats
P3 Paints
The Army Painter
Citadel
Tamiya
Vallejo
Monument Pro Acryl
AK Interactive
Revell
Scale75
Green Stuff World
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 1 other brand with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol Matt Iron Grey?
The closest same-finish match is Two Thin Coats Sir Coates Silver at 82% color similarity.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Matt Iron Grey?
Yes. The closest The Army Painter option is Gun Metal at 76%, a same-finish match.
What finish is Matt Iron Grey?
Matt Iron Grey 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 Matt Iron Grey with?
Highlight Matt Iron Grey toward Metalcote Gunmetal and shade it down into Matt Bronze Green, both Humbrol paints in the same finish family.