In the pot, Dark Grey Satin reads as a neutral grey, dark and muted. No shortage of substitutes here, Dark Admiralty Grey from Humbrol matches at 97 percent and 6 brands carry a strong same-finish near-match. It builds a smooth gradient with Tank grey/Panzergrau (RAL 7024) underneath and Dark Grey (RAL 7011) on the highlights, all in the Revell line. Treat it as an easy swap, just confirm the finish type matches before you commit.
Closest equivalents
The closest cross-brand match is Humbrol Dark Admiralty Grey at 97% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Humbrol
AK Interactive
Vallejo
Two Thin Coats
Scale75
Monument Pro Acryl
Citadel
Green Stuff World
Tamiya
P3 Paints
The Army Painter
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Try any paint in the scheme toolMatch difficulty
Found in 6 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Revell Dark Grey Satin?
The closest same-finish match is Humbrol Dark Admiralty Grey at 97% color similarity.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Dark Grey Satin?
Yes. The closest Vallejo option is Field Blue at 88%, a same-finish match.
What color is Dark Grey Satin?
Dark Grey Satin is a dark muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #4A5459).
What do I highlight and shade Dark Grey Satin with?
Highlight Dark Grey Satin toward Dark Grey (RAL 7011) and shade it down into Tank grey/Panzergrau (RAL 7024), both Revell paints in the same finish family.