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Ionic Smart Colors to AK Interactive Paint Converter
AK Interactive 3rd Gen is a large acrylic range with an extensive catalogue optimised for airbrushing and panel-painting techniques used in armour and vehicle modelling. If you work primarily with Ionic Smart Colors but want to follow AK-based tutorials, supplement your range with AK airbrushing colours, or find consistent equivalents between the two lines, this converter bridges the gap.
Our Ionic Smart Colors to AK Interactive converter maps every Ionic Smart Color to its nearest AK Interactive 3rd Gen paint using colour-distance matching. Results are sorted by accuracy with a distance score on each entry to help you judge the closeness of the match.
The example table below shows representative Ionic to AK Interactive conversions. Open the full comparison chart to search any Ionic Smart Color by name and browse the nearest AK results. For the reverse direction, see our AK Interactive to Ionic Smart Colors converter.
Example Ionic Smart Colors to AK Interactive Conversions
| Ionic Smart Color | AK Interactive Equivalent |
|---|---|
Black | Carbon Black INK |
Imperial Flesh | Light Earth |
Ivory | Offwhite |
Phantom Blue | FRENCH ARMY GREY-BLUE – AFV |
Misty Grey | Lilac |
The full comparison chart lets you filter by paint name, browse all Ionic Smart Colors paints, and see the four closest AK Interactive matches for each — sorted by colour accuracy. Colour distance is calculated using RGB Euclidean distance across our database of a hoard paints from many brands.
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest AK Interactive equivalent to an Ionic Smart Colors paint?
Our converter uses colour-distance matching to find the nearest AK Interactive 3rd Gen colour for any Ionic Smart Color. Enter a paint name for instant results sorted by accuracy.
Are Ionic Smart Colors and AK Interactive paints compatible?
Yes. Both are water-based acrylics suitable for miniature painting. AK 3rd Gen works well for airbrushing and can be used alongside Ionic Smart Colors for brush-applied details.
Why compare Ionic Smart Colors to AK Interactive?
AK Interactive 3rd Gen has a large catalogue that often has a close match for Ionic colours. If you use AK for airbrushed undercoats and Ionic for detail, or want to follow AK-based tutorials with your Ionic collection, this converter bridges the two ranges.
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