Paint equivalent guide

F-15 Dark Grey (Mod Eagle) Equivalent

F-15 Dark Grey (Mod Eagle) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest F-15 Dark Grey (Mod Eagle) equivalent is Cold Grey (72.050) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 4.0).
For the F-15 Dark Grey (Mod Eagle) equivalent Vallejo, Cold Grey (72.050) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 4.0).
The best F-15 Dark Grey (Mod Eagle) Army Painter equivalent is Uniform Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 8.2).

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Top 3 closest equivalents

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

1
Cold Grey (72.050)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 4.0moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
Russ GreyCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 4.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Luftwaffe Uniform (70.816)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 5.8moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for F-15 Dark Grey (Mod Eagle)?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to F-15 Dark Grey (Mod Eagle) in the current local catalogue is Cold Grey (72.050) from Vallejo Game Color (Delta-E 4.05).

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

F-15 Dark Grey (Mod Eagle) 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 4.05).

Yes, F-15 Dark Grey (Mod Eagle) 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.

F-15 Dark Grey (Mod Eagle) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest F-15 Dark Grey (Mod Eagle) equivalent is Cold Grey (72.050) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 4.0).
For the F-15 Dark Grey (Mod Eagle) equivalent Vallejo, Cold Grey (72.050) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 4.0).
The best F-15 Dark Grey (Mod Eagle) Army Painter equivalent is Uniform Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 8.2).

F-15 Dark Grey (Mod Eagle) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest F-15 Dark Grey (Mod Eagle) equivalent is Cold Grey (72.050) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 4.0. For a F-15 Dark Grey (Mod Eagle) equivalent Vallejo match, Cold Grey (72.050) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 4.0 is the closest pick. The best F-15 Dark Grey (Mod Eagle) Army Painter equivalent is Uniform Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 8.2.

F-15 Dark Grey (Mod Eagle) Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Cold Grey (72.050) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 4.0.

F-15 Dark Grey (Mod Eagle) Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Uniform Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 8.2.

F-15 Dark Grey (Mod Eagle) equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, F-15 Dark Grey (Mod Eagle) 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 4.0
  • Closest Vallejo option : Cold Grey (72.050) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 4.0
  • Closest Army Painter option : Uniform Grey (Army Painter) – ΔE 8.2

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.