Color-wise this is a muted, very dark black leaning neutral. Within the Revell range it ladders cleanly, Black/Schwarz (RAL 9005) for the shadows and Blue (RAL 5000) for the highlights. This color is somewhat distinctive: 2 brands offer a strong same-finish match, AK Interactive Russian Blue Base closest at 92 percent. 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 AK Interactive Russian Blue Base at 92% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
AK Interactive
Monument Pro Acryl
Vallejo
Scale75
Green Stuff World
Tamiya
Humbrol
The Army Painter
P3 Paints
Citadel
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Try any paint in the scheme toolMatch difficulty
Found in 2 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Revell Anthracite/Anthrazit (RAL 7021)?
The closest same-finish match is AK Interactive Russian Blue Base at 92% color similarity.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Anthracite/Anthrazit (RAL 7021)?
Yes. The closest Vallejo option is Abyssal Turquoise at 79%, a same-finish match.
What color is Anthracite/Anthrazit (RAL 7021)?
Anthracite/Anthrazit (RAL 7021) is a very dark muted black with a neutral cast (hex #1A2129).
What do I highlight and shade Anthracite/Anthrazit (RAL 7021) with?
Highlight Anthracite/Anthrazit (RAL 7021) toward Blue (RAL 5000) and shade it down into Black/Schwarz (RAL 9005), both Revell paints in the same finish family.