Paint equivalent guide

A-14 Interior Steel Grey Equivalent

A-14 Interior Steel Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest A-14 Interior Steel Grey equivalent is Thunderhawk Blue (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 5.3).
For the A-14 Interior Steel Grey equivalent Vallejo, Medium Sea Grey (70.870) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 7.2).
The best A-14 Interior Steel Grey Army Painter equivalent is Evergreen Fog (Army Painter) (ΔE 9.0).

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for A-14 Interior Steel Grey?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to A-14 Interior Steel Grey in the current local catalogue is Thunderhawk Blue from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 5.33).

Method

Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.

Limits

Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.

What to check before replacing this base

Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this base paint:

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Frequently asked questions

A-14 Interior Steel Grey is a paint from AK Interactive. Its specific pigment load, drying behaviour, and finish set it apart from other paints in the same category, which is why a direct substitute needs to match more than just the colour value.

The closest Vallejo option is Medium Sea Grey (70.870) (Delta E 7.16).

Yes, A-14 Interior Steel Grey is currently part of the AK Interactive range. Check local stock or equivalent alternatives if the pot is hard to source.

Check Delta-E, finish type, coverage, opacity, and behaviour over your chosen primer. Run a full test with one shade and one highlight pass before applying the substitute to an entire unit.

A-14 Interior Steel Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest A-14 Interior Steel Grey equivalent is Thunderhawk Blue (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 5.3).
For the A-14 Interior Steel Grey equivalent Vallejo, Medium Sea Grey (70.870) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 7.2).
The best A-14 Interior Steel Grey Army Painter equivalent is Evergreen Fog (Army Painter) (ΔE 9.0).

A-14 Interior Steel Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest A-14 Interior Steel Grey equivalent is Thunderhawk Blue (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 5.3. For a A-14 Interior Steel Grey equivalent Vallejo match, Medium Sea Grey (70.870) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 7.2 is the closest pick. The best A-14 Interior Steel Grey Army Painter equivalent is Evergreen Fog (Army Painter) with Delta E 9.0.

A-14 Interior Steel Grey Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Medium Sea Grey (70.870) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 7.2.

A-14 Interior Steel Grey Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Evergreen Fog (Army Painter) with Delta E 9.0.

A-14 Interior Steel Grey equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, A-14 Interior Steel Grey requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the teal range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Thunderhawk Blue (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 5.3
  • Closest Vallejo option : Medium Sea Grey (70.870) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 7.2
  • Closest Army Painter option : Evergreen Fog (Army Painter) – ΔE 9.0

A paint substitute only becomes trustworthy once it survives the same primer, shade, and highlight sequence as the original recipe.

Looking at the surrounding palette matters because a near match can still push the finished model warmer, colder, or flatter than expected.

That combination of colour distance, finish, and recipe context is what makes a paint substitute reliable on an actual miniature.