Silver Grey (70.883)
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Aluminium (Metallic) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Aluminium (Metallic) equivalent is Silver Grey (70.883) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 1.3).
For the Aluminium (Metallic) equivalent Vallejo, Silver Grey (70.883) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 1.3).
The best Aluminium (Metallic) Army Painter equivalent is Grey Castle (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.8).
These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Aluminium (Metallic) in the current local catalogue is Silver Grey (70.883) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 1.32).
Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.
Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.
Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this metallic paint:
Aluminium (Metallic) 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 Silver Grey (70.883) (Delta E 1.32).
Yes, Aluminium (Metallic) 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.
Aluminium (Metallic) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Aluminium (Metallic) equivalent is Silver Grey (70.883) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 1.3).
For the Aluminium (Metallic) equivalent Vallejo, Silver Grey (70.883) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 1.3).
The best Aluminium (Metallic) Army Painter equivalent is Grey Castle (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.8).
Aluminium (Metallic) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Aluminium (Metallic) equivalent is Silver Grey (70.883) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 1.3. For a Aluminium (Metallic) equivalent Vallejo match, Silver Grey (70.883) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 1.3 is the closest pick. The best Aluminium (Metallic) Army Painter equivalent is Grey Castle (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.8.
The closest Vallejo match is Silver Grey (70.883) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 1.3.
The best Army Painter option is Grey Castle (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.8.
As a paint with metallic pigments, Aluminium (Metallic) reflects light differently than standard colours. The colour sits in the neutral grey range.
Metallic paints use metal flakes that vary by brand. Aluminium (Metallic) has a specific particle size.
The primer choice affects how Aluminium (Metallic) reads. Over black the metallic appears deeper and richer.
Aluminium (Metallic) is a true metallic — the flakes do the work of simulating reflections.
Edge highlights on Aluminium (Metallic) must contrast with the metallic base.
Metallic paints can tarnish over time. Aluminium (Metallic) may need a varnish seal.
A metallic paint substitute only becomes trustworthy once it survives the same primer, wash, and varnish 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.