Deck Tan (70.986)
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GRIMY GREY is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest GRIMY GREY equivalent is Deck Tan (70.986) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.4).
For Vallejo, the closest match to GRIMY GREY is Deck Tan (70.986) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.4).
For Army Painter, the closest match to GRIMY GREY is Knight-Questor Flesh (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.3).
These 4 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
Ranked by Delta-E CIEDE2000 · All brands · Interactive
The closest cross-brand equivalent to GRIMY GREY in the current local catalogue is Deck Tan (70.986) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 2.38).
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:
GRIMY 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 Deck Tan (70.986) (Delta E 2.38).
Yes, GRIMY 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.
GRIMY GREY is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest GRIMY GREY equivalent is Deck Tan (70.986) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.4).
For Vallejo, the closest match to GRIMY GREY is Deck Tan (70.986) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.4).
For Army Painter, the closest match to GRIMY GREY is Knight-Questor Flesh (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.3).
GRIMY GREY is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest GRIMY GREY equivalent is Deck Tan (70.986) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.4. For Vallejo, the closest match to GRIMY GREY is Deck Tan (70.986) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.4. For Army Painter, the closest match to GRIMY GREY is Knight-Questor Flesh (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.3.
The closest Vallejo match is Deck Tan (70.986) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.4.
The best Army Painter option is Knight-Questor Flesh (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.3.
As a paint, GRIMY GREY requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm orange 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.
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