X-19 Smoke
Wash / transparent · #4A4A4A
In our digital catalog, Smoke is classified as a neutral grey, dark and muted. Citadel Black Legion is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 87 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Smoke equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Tamiya Smoke have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Citadel equivalent: Citadel Black Legion, similar digital colors (delta E 2.7).
Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Gravelord Grey, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.0).
Best Two Thin Coats option: Two Thin Coats Oblivion Black Wash, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.3).
From Humbrol: Humbrol 32 Dark Grey, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.9); different broad paint-type group: standard paint.
In the digital values, Citadel Black Legion is slightly darker. Coat thickness, undercoat and finish can change the physical comparison.
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.
Citadel
The Army Painter
Two Thin Coats
Humbrol
Vallejo
Scale75
Monument Pro Acryl
Revell
AK Interactive
Green Stuff World
P3 Paints
About this color
Color profile
Match difficulty
Found in 0 other brands 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 Smoke?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Citadel Black Legion at 87% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What paint type is Smoke?
The catalog places Smoke in the wash/transparent group. This broad category includes washes, shades and some clear colors; check the product instructions before using it as a wash or substituting it for a transparent paint.