Boltgun Metal
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DARK ALUMINUM is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest DARK ALUMINUM equivalent is Boltgun Metal (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 1.6).
For the DARK ALUMINUM equivalent Vallejo, Neutral Grey (70.992) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.1).
The best DARK ALUMINUM Army Painter equivalent is Ash Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.5).
The closest cross-brand equivalent to DARK ALUMINUM in the current local catalogue is Boltgun Metal from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 1.56).
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:
DARK ALUMINUM 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 Neutral Grey (70.992) (Delta E 2.07).
Yes, DARK ALUMINUM 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.
DARK ALUMINUM is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest DARK ALUMINUM equivalent is Boltgun Metal (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 1.6).
For the DARK ALUMINUM equivalent Vallejo, Neutral Grey (70.992) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.1).
The best DARK ALUMINUM Army Painter equivalent is Ash Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.5).
DARK ALUMINUM is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest DARK ALUMINUM equivalent is Boltgun Metal (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 1.6. For a DARK ALUMINUM equivalent Vallejo match, Neutral Grey (70.992) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.1 is the closest pick. The best DARK ALUMINUM Army Painter equivalent is Ash Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.5.
The closest Vallejo match is Neutral Grey (70.992) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.1.
The best Army Painter option is Ash Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.5.
As a paint, DARK ALUMINUM 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.