GREY-GREEN AK Interactive acrylic paint equivalents (#818166)
GREY-GREEN is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest GREY-GREEN equivalent is Mouldy Clothes (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.2).
For Vallejo, the closest match to GREY-GREEN is English Uniform (70.921) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 7.7).
For Army Painter, the closest match to GREY-GREEN is Mouldy Clothes (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.2).
Best equivalents by brand
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Which equivalent should you pick for GREY-GREEN?
The closest cross-brand equivalent to GREY-GREEN in the current local catalogue is Mouldy Clothes from Army Painter (Delta-E 4.21).
- Closest overall: Mouldy Clothes (Army Painter, Delta-E 4.21)
- Closest Vallejo: English Uniform (70.921) (Delta-E 7.67)
- Closest Army Painter: Mouldy Clothes (Delta-E 4.21)
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:
- Coverage: reliable — check how many coats are needed for full opacity
- Thinning: controlled thinning — verify the right ratio for your technique
- Recommended primer: the primer already used in your recipe — keep the same surface preparation
- Test swatch: always test the substitute on a spare part first
- Recipe check: compare with the full wash and highlight sequence
Frequently asked questions
GREY-GREEN 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 English Uniform (70.921) (Delta E 7.67).
Yes, GREY-GREEN 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-GREEN is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest GREY-GREEN equivalent is Mouldy Clothes (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.2).
For Vallejo, the closest match to GREY-GREEN is English Uniform (70.921) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 7.7).
For Army Painter, the closest match to GREY-GREEN is Mouldy Clothes (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.2).
GREY-GREEN is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest GREY-GREEN equivalent is Mouldy Clothes (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.2. For Vallejo, the closest match to GREY-GREEN is English Uniform (70.921) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 7.7. For Army Painter, the closest match to GREY-GREEN is Mouldy Clothes (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.2.
GREY-GREEN Vallejo equivalent
The closest Vallejo match is English Uniform (70.921) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 7.7.
GREY-GREEN Army Painter equivalent
The best Army Painter option is Mouldy Clothes (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.2.
GREY-GREEN equivalent and alternative: brand comparison
As a paint, GREY-GREEN requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm yellow range.
Brand comparison
- Closest equivalent : Mouldy Clothes (Army Painter) – ΔE 4.2
- Closest Vallejo option : English Uniform (70.921) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 7.7
- Closest Army Painter option : Mouldy Clothes (Army Painter) – ΔE 4.2
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.
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