Paint equivalent guide

Graphite Equivalent

GRAPHITE is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest GRAPHITE equivalent is Dawnstone (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 3.5).
For the GRAPHITE equivalent Vallejo, Grey Green (70.866) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.1).
The best GRAPHITE Army Painter equivalent is Prairie Ochre (Army Painter) (ΔE 10.0).

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for GRAPHITE?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to GRAPHITE in the current local catalogue is Dawnstone from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 3.49).

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

GRAPHITE 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 Grey Green (70.866) (Delta E 6.13).

Yes, GRAPHITE 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.

GRAPHITE is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest GRAPHITE equivalent is Dawnstone (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 3.5).
For the GRAPHITE equivalent Vallejo, Grey Green (70.866) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.1).
The best GRAPHITE Army Painter equivalent is Prairie Ochre (Army Painter) (ΔE 10.0).

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

The closest GRAPHITE equivalent is Dawnstone (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 3.5. For a GRAPHITE equivalent Vallejo match, Grey Green (70.866) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.1 is the closest pick. The best GRAPHITE Army Painter equivalent is Prairie Ochre (Army Painter) with Delta E 10.0.

GRAPHITE Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Grey Green (70.866) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.1.

GRAPHITE Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Prairie Ochre (Army Painter) with Delta E 10.0.

GRAPHITE equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, GRAPHITE requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm yellow range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Dawnstone (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 3.5
  • Closest Vallejo option : Grey Green (70.866) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 6.1
  • Closest Army Painter option : Prairie Ochre (Army Painter) – ΔE 10.0

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.