The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is P3 Paints Greatcoat Grey, scoring 90 percent digital color similarity. The stored digital swatch for Dark Sea Ben is a very dark moderate black with a neutral cast. Monument Pro Acryl Drab Brown is a computed lighter-color suggestion for a highlight test. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Dark Sea Ben equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Dark Sea Ben with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest P3 Paints equivalent: P3 Paints Greatcoat Grey, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.9).
- AK Interactive's closest color: AK Interactive Afro Shadow, similar digital colors (delta E 2.7).
- Nearest in the Revell catalog: Revell 302 Black/Schwarz (RAL 9005), some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.7).
- Best Humbrol option: Humbrol 21 Gloss Black, similar digital colors (delta E 3.1).
- From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Matt Black, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.9).
- Citadel's closest color: Citadel Abaddon Black, similar digital colors (delta E 3.9).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.9. 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.
P3 Paints
AK Interactive
Revell
Humbrol
The Army Painter
Citadel
Green Stuff World
Tamiya
Vallejo
Scale75
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 10 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 Monument Pro Acryl Dark Sea Ben?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is P3 Paints Greatcoat Grey at 90% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Dark Sea Ben?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Matt Black at 81% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Dark Sea Ben?
The approximate digital swatch for Dark Sea Ben is a very dark moderate black with a neutral cast (hex #091012). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Dark Sea Ben with?
A computed lighter-color suggestion for Dark Sea Ben is Drab Brown from Monument Pro Acryl. No darker step is stored in this catalog's ladder. Test how the candidate layers before using it on the model.