Paint equivalent guide

Dark Ghost Grey Equivalent

Dark Ghost Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Dark Ghost Grey equivalent is Blue Grey Pale (70.905) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.3).
For the Dark Ghost Grey equivalent Vallejo, Blue Grey Pale (70.905) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.3).
The best Dark Ghost Grey Army Painter equivalent is Ash Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 7.3).

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Top 3 closest equivalents

These 3 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
Blue Grey Pale (70.905)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 4.3moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
Sky Grey (70.989)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 4.8moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Pastel Blue (70.901)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 5.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Dark Ghost Grey?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Dark Ghost Grey in the current local catalogue is Blue Grey Pale (70.905) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 4.29).

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

Dark Ghost 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 Blue Grey Pale (70.905) (Delta E 4.29).

Yes, Dark Ghost 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.

Dark Ghost Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Dark Ghost Grey equivalent is Blue Grey Pale (70.905) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.3).
For the Dark Ghost Grey equivalent Vallejo, Blue Grey Pale (70.905) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.3).
The best Dark Ghost Grey Army Painter equivalent is Ash Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 7.3).

Dark Ghost Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest Dark Ghost Grey equivalent is Blue Grey Pale (70.905) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.3. For a Dark Ghost Grey equivalent Vallejo match, Blue Grey Pale (70.905) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.3 is the closest pick. The best Dark Ghost Grey Army Painter equivalent is Ash Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 7.3.

Dark Ghost Grey Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Blue Grey Pale (70.905) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.3.

Dark Ghost Grey Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Ash Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 7.3.

Dark Ghost Grey equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Dark Ghost Grey requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the teal range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Blue Grey Pale (70.905) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 4.3
  • Closest Vallejo option : Blue Grey Pale (70.905) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 4.3
  • Closest Army Painter option : Ash Grey (Army Painter) – ΔE 7.3

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.