Paint equivalent guide

Dark Gull Grey Equivalent

Dark Gull Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Dark Gull Grey equivalent is Cold Grey (72.050) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 3.2).
For the Dark Gull Grey equivalent Vallejo, Cold Grey (72.050) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 3.2).
The best Dark Gull Grey Army Painter equivalent is Uniform Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 7.3).

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Dark Gull Grey?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Dark Gull Grey in the current local catalogue is Cold Grey (72.050) from Vallejo Game Color (Delta-E 3.18).

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

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Frequently asked questions

Dark Gull 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 Cold Grey (72.050) (Delta E 3.18).

Yes, Dark Gull 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 Gull Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Dark Gull Grey equivalent is Cold Grey (72.050) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 3.2).
For the Dark Gull Grey equivalent Vallejo, Cold Grey (72.050) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 3.2).
The best Dark Gull Grey Army Painter equivalent is Uniform Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 7.3).

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

The closest Dark Gull Grey equivalent is Cold Grey (72.050) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 3.2. For a Dark Gull Grey equivalent Vallejo match, Cold Grey (72.050) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 3.2 is the closest pick. The best Dark Gull Grey Army Painter equivalent is Uniform Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 7.3.

Dark Gull Grey Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Cold Grey (72.050) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 3.2.

Dark Gull Grey Army Painter equivalent

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

Dark Gull Grey equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Cold Grey (72.050) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 3.2
  • Closest Vallejo option : Cold Grey (72.050) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 3.2
  • Closest Army Painter option : Uniform 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.