What is the difference between RAL 7021 Dunkelgrau and Raven Black?

ΔE 8 (close). Raven Black is a little lighter. Swatch colours are estimates.

RAL 7021 Dunkelgrau vs Raven Black

RAL 7021 Dunkelgrau

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen AFV Series
Code: AK11316
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #121a1b (estimate)

Raven Black

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #1e2a2c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Raven Black is a little lighter than RAL 7021 Dunkelgrau.

Can I use Raven Black instead of RAL 7021 Dunkelgrau?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Raven Black is a little lighter than RAL 7021 Dunkelgrau.

Can I use RAL 7021 Dunkelgrau instead of Raven Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: RAL 7021 Dunkelgrau is a little darker.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.

See RAL 7021 Dunkelgrau on the colour wheel See Raven Black on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to RAL 7021 Dunkelgrau

RAL 7021 Dunkelgrau vs The Darkness (Vol. 1)John Blanche Vol. 1-4 · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Raven Black
RAL 7021 Dunkelgrau vs Matt BlackWarpaints Air · ΔE 6, close · closer than Raven Black
RAL 7021 Dunkelgrau vs Oil StainsWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 8, close

Other AK Interactive paints close to Raven Black

Raven Black vs IJN Q1 Anti-Glare Blue-Black (AK11895)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RAL 7021 Dunkelgrau
Raven Black vs Anthracite Grey (AK11167)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RAL 7021 Dunkelgrau
Raven Black vs Soft Black (AK17050)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RAL 7021 Dunkelgrau

All matches: RAL 7021 Dunkelgrau equivalents · Raven Black equivalents