Paint equivalent guide

Grey Equivalent

Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Grey equivalent is German Fieldgrey (70.830) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 1.2).
For the Grey equivalent Vallejo, German Fieldgrey (70.830) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 1.2).
The best Grey Army Painter equivalent is Deep Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.7).

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Top 3 closest equivalents

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

1
German Fieldgrey (70.830)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 1.2slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
SC-57 Petroleum GreyScale75
ΔE 4.4moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
SC-04 Anthracite GreyScale75
ΔE 4.4moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Grey?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Grey in the current local catalogue is German Fieldgrey (70.830) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 1.2).

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

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 German Fieldgrey (70.830) (Delta E 1.20).

Yes, 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.

Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Grey equivalent is German Fieldgrey (70.830) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 1.2).
For the Grey equivalent Vallejo, German Fieldgrey (70.830) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 1.2).
The best Grey Army Painter equivalent is Deep Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.7).

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

The closest Grey equivalent is German Fieldgrey (70.830) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 1.2. For a Grey equivalent Vallejo match, German Fieldgrey (70.830) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 1.2 is the closest pick. The best Grey Army Painter equivalent is Deep Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.7.

Grey Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is German Fieldgrey (70.830) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 1.2.

Grey Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Deep Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.7.

Grey equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : German Fieldgrey (70.830) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 1.2
  • Closest Vallejo option : German Fieldgrey (70.830) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 1.2
  • Closest Army Painter option : Deep Grey (Army Painter) – ΔE 6.7

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.