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BLUE-GREY is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest BLUE-GREY equivalent is Light Grey (70.990) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.1).
For the BLUE-GREY equivalent Vallejo, Light Grey (70.990) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.1).
The best BLUE-GREY Army Painter equivalent is Brigade Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.8).
The closest cross-brand equivalent to BLUE-GREY in the current local catalogue is Light Grey (70.990) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 5.06).
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:
BLUE-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 Light Grey (70.990) (Delta E 5.06).
Yes, BLUE-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.
BLUE-GREY is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest BLUE-GREY equivalent is Light Grey (70.990) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.1).
For the BLUE-GREY equivalent Vallejo, Light Grey (70.990) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.1).
The best BLUE-GREY Army Painter equivalent is Brigade Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.8).
BLUE-GREY is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest BLUE-GREY equivalent is Light Grey (70.990) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.1. For a BLUE-GREY equivalent Vallejo match, Light Grey (70.990) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.1 is the closest pick. The best BLUE-GREY Army Painter equivalent is Brigade Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.8.
The closest Vallejo match is Light Grey (70.990) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.1.
The best Army Painter option is Brigade Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.8.
As a paint, BLUE-GREY requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the neutral grey 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.