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Basaltgrau – Basalt Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Basaltgrau – Basalt Grey equivalent is German Fieldgrey (70.830) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.0).
For the Basaltgrau – Basalt Grey equivalent Vallejo, German Fieldgrey (70.830) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.0).
The best Basaltgrau – Basalt Grey Army Painter equivalent is Deep Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.8).
These 3 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Basaltgrau – Basalt Grey in the current local catalogue is German Fieldgrey (70.830) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 2.97).
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 base paint:
Basaltgrau – Basalt 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 German Fieldgrey (70.830) (Delta E 2.97).
Yes, Basaltgrau – Basalt 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.
Basaltgrau – Basalt Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Basaltgrau – Basalt Grey equivalent is German Fieldgrey (70.830) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.0).
For the Basaltgrau – Basalt Grey equivalent Vallejo, German Fieldgrey (70.830) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.0).
The best Basaltgrau – Basalt Grey Army Painter equivalent is Deep Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.8).
Basaltgrau – Basalt Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Basaltgrau – Basalt Grey equivalent is German Fieldgrey (70.830) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.0. For a Basaltgrau – Basalt Grey equivalent Vallejo match, German Fieldgrey (70.830) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.0 is the closest pick. The best Basaltgrau – Basalt Grey Army Painter equivalent is Deep Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.8.
The closest Vallejo match is German Fieldgrey (70.830) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.0.
The best Army Painter option is Deep Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.8.
As a paint, Basaltgrau – Basalt Grey requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the teal range.
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.