Luftwaffe Uniform (70.816)
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GREY-BLUE is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest GREY-BLUE equivalent is Luftwaffe Uniform (70.816) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.3).
For the GREY-BLUE equivalent Vallejo, Luftwaffe Uniform (70.816) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.3).
The best GREY-BLUE Army Painter equivalent is Deep Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.9).
The closest cross-brand equivalent to GREY-BLUE in the current local catalogue is Luftwaffe Uniform (70.816) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 3.26).
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:
GREY-BLUE 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 Luftwaffe Uniform (70.816) (Delta E 3.26).
Yes, GREY-BLUE 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-BLUE is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest GREY-BLUE equivalent is Luftwaffe Uniform (70.816) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.3).
For the GREY-BLUE equivalent Vallejo, Luftwaffe Uniform (70.816) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.3).
The best GREY-BLUE Army Painter equivalent is Deep Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.9).
GREY-BLUE is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest GREY-BLUE equivalent is Luftwaffe Uniform (70.816) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.3. For a GREY-BLUE equivalent Vallejo match, Luftwaffe Uniform (70.816) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.3 is the closest pick. The best GREY-BLUE Army Painter equivalent is Deep Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.9.
The closest Vallejo match is Luftwaffe Uniform (70.816) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.3.
The best Army Painter option is Deep Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.9.
As a paint, GREY-BLUE requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the deep blue 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.