In our digital catalog, Tar Black (RAL 9021) is classified as a neutral black, very dark and muted. Dark Warm Grey from Monument Pro Acryl scores 90 percent against the stored swatch and shares its broad paint-type group. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Black/Schwarz (RAL 9005) and Black Green RLM70, both Revell paints selected from the digital catalog. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Tar Black (RAL 9021) equivalents, brand by brand
1 of the 11 brands with a listed match have a candidate in the same broad paint-type group scoring at least 88% digital color similarity to Revell Tar Black (RAL 9021).
- Closest Monument Pro Acryl equivalent: Monument Pro Acryl Dark Warm Grey, close stored digital colors (delta E 2.0).
- From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Ijn Q1 Anti-Glare Blue-Black, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.1).
- Tamiya's closest color: Tamiya X-18 Semi Gloss Black, similar digital colors (delta E 3.2).
- Nearest in the Scale75 catalog: Scale75 Abyssal Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.6).
- Best Humbrol option: Humbrol 33 Black, similar digital colors (delta E 4.0).
- From Vallejo: Vallejo Continental Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.0).
No single digital lightness, warmth or saturation difference exceeds our display threshold. Test the actual paint, because approximate swatches cannot certify a physical match.
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.
Monument Pro Acryl
AK Interactive
Ijn Q1 Anti-Glare Blue-Black
Black
Rubber Black
Ral 7021 Dunkelgrau
Tenebrous Grey
Nato Black
German Grey
Anthracite Grey
Russian Dark Brown 6K
Smoke Black
Tamiya
Scale75
Humbrol
Vallejo
The Army Painter
Green Stuff World
P3 Paints
Citadel
Two Thin Coats
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Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 6 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Revell Tar Black (RAL 9021)?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Monument Pro Acryl Dark Warm Grey at 90% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Tar Black (RAL 9021)?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Continental Blue at 80% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Tar Black (RAL 9021)?
The approximate digital swatch for Tar Black (RAL 9021) is a very dark muted black with a neutral cast (hex #1E2226). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Tar Black (RAL 9021) with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Black Green RLM70 for a lighter step and Black/Schwarz (RAL 9005) for a darker step, both from Revell. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.