Wolven Grey
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DARK SEA GREY is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest DARK SEA GREY equivalent is Wolven Grey (Green Stuff World) (ΔE 4.3).
For the DARK SEA GREY equivalent Vallejo, Stone Grey (70.884) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.6).
The best DARK SEA GREY Army Painter equivalent is Uniform Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 8.9).
The closest cross-brand equivalent to DARK SEA GREY in the current local catalogue is Wolven Grey from Green Stuff World (Delta-E 4.3).
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 SEA 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 Stone Grey (70.884) (Delta E 6.60).
Yes, DARK SEA 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 SEA GREY is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest DARK SEA GREY equivalent is Wolven Grey (Green Stuff World) (ΔE 4.3).
For the DARK SEA GREY equivalent Vallejo, Stone Grey (70.884) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.6).
The best DARK SEA GREY Army Painter equivalent is Uniform Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 8.9).
DARK SEA GREY is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest DARK SEA GREY equivalent is Wolven Grey (Green Stuff World) with Delta E 4.3. For a DARK SEA GREY equivalent Vallejo match, Stone Grey (70.884) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.6 is the closest pick. The best DARK SEA GREY Army Painter equivalent is Uniform Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 8.9.
The closest Vallejo match is Stone Grey (70.884) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.6.
The best Army Painter option is Uniform Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 8.9.
As a paint, DARK SEA 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.