Matching it is straightforward: Tamiya Dark Sea Grey lands at 94 percent in the same finish, and 7 brands in all carry a close same-finish swap. In the pot, Dark grey/Dunkelgrau (RAL 7012) reads as a neutral grey, dark and muted. It builds a smooth gradient with Dust Grey (RAL 7012) underneath and Gunship Grey USAF/Geschützgrau USAF on the highlights, all in the Revell line. Bottom line: run out mid-project and another brand will get you within a shade.
Closest equivalents
The closest cross-brand match is Tamiya Dark Sea Grey at 94% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Tamiya
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Two Thin Coats
AK Interactive
Green Stuff World
Vallejo
Monument Pro Acryl
Scale75
Citadel
The Army Painter
P3 Paints
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 7 other brands with a same-finish match.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Revell Dark grey/Dunkelgrau (RAL 7012)?
The closest same-finish match is Tamiya Dark Sea Grey at 94% color similarity.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Dark grey/Dunkelgrau (RAL 7012)?
Yes. The closest Vallejo option is Neutral Grey at 81%, a same-finish match.
What color is Dark grey/Dunkelgrau (RAL 7012)?
Dark grey/Dunkelgrau (RAL 7012) is a dark muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #575D5E).
What do I highlight and shade Dark grey/Dunkelgrau (RAL 7012) with?
Highlight Dark grey/Dunkelgrau (RAL 7012) toward Gunship Grey USAF/Geschützgrau USAF and shade it down into Dust Grey (RAL 7012), both Revell paints in the same finish family.