The stored digital swatch for Gun Metal is a dark muted metallic silver with a neutral cast. Digital color suggestions within Tamiya are Dark Iron for a darker step and Metallic Grey for a lighter step. The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is Humbrol Gunmetal, scoring 92 percent digital color similarity. A high digital score does not certify a physical match; compare it with the original after drying.
Gun Metal equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Gun Metal with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Humbrol equivalent: Humbrol 53 Gunmetal, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.6).
- From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Gun Metal, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.5).
- Monument Pro Acryl's closest color: Monument Pro Acryl Silver, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.7).
- Nearest in the Vallejo catalog: Vallejo Steel Grey, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.8).
- Best AK Interactive option: AK Interactive Gun Metal, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.3).
- From Citadel: Citadel Grey Knights Steel, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.8).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.6. 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.
Humbrol
53 Gunmetal
27004 Metalcote Gunmetal
184 Freight Stock Grey
156 Satin Dark Grey
123 Dark Sea Grey
5 Dark Admiralty Grey
164 Dark Sea Grey
The Army Painter
Monument Pro Acryl
Vallejo
AK Interactive
Gun Metal
Basalt Grey
Neutral Grey
Raf Extra Dark Sea Grey Bs381C/640
French Blue
Amt-11 Blue-Grey
French Greyish Blue
Dark Blue-Grey
Citadel
Two Thin Coats
P3 Paints
Revell
71 Dark Grey (RAL 7011)
378 Dark grey/Dunkelgrau (RAL 7012)
77 Dust Grey/Staubgrau (RAL 7012)
378 Dark Grey Satin
77 Dust Grey (RAL 7012)
74 Gunship Grey USAF/Geschützgrau USAF
Green Stuff World
Scale75
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 1 other brand 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 Tamiya Gun Metal?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Humbrol Gunmetal at 92% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Gun Metal?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Gun Metal at 78% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What finish is Gun Metal?
The catalog classifies Gun Metal as metallic, with its digital swatch in the silver family. A flat digital color cannot represent metallic reflection or flake appearance. Check the actual product before substituting another metallic or a standard paint.
What do I highlight and shade Gun Metal with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Metallic Grey for a lighter step and Dark Iron for a darker step, both from Tamiya. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.