Paint equivalent guide

Grüngrau – Green Grey Equivalent

Grüngrau – Green Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Grüngrau – Green Grey equivalent is German Fieldgrey (70.830) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.2).
For the Grüngrau – Green Grey equivalent Vallejo, German Fieldgrey (70.830) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.2).
The best Grüngrau – Green Grey Army Painter equivalent is Tundra Taupe (Army Painter) (ΔE 8.0).

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Grüngrau – Green Grey?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Grüngrau – Green Grey in the current local catalogue is German Fieldgrey (70.830) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 5.21).

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:

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Frequently asked questions

Grüngrau – Green 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 5.21).

Yes, Grüngrau – Green 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.

Grüngrau – Green Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Grüngrau – Green Grey equivalent is German Fieldgrey (70.830) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.2).
For the Grüngrau – Green Grey equivalent Vallejo, German Fieldgrey (70.830) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.2).
The best Grüngrau – Green Grey Army Painter equivalent is Tundra Taupe (Army Painter) (ΔE 8.0).

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

The closest Grüngrau – Green Grey equivalent is German Fieldgrey (70.830) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.2. For a Grüngrau – Green Grey equivalent Vallejo match, German Fieldgrey (70.830) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.2 is the closest pick. The best Grüngrau – Green Grey Army Painter equivalent is Tundra Taupe (Army Painter) with Delta E 8.0.

Grüngrau – Green Grey Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is German Fieldgrey (70.830) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.2.

Grüngrau – Green Grey Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Tundra Taupe (Army Painter) with Delta E 8.0.

Grüngrau – Green Grey equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Grüngrau – Green 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 5.2
  • Closest Vallejo option : German Fieldgrey (70.830) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 5.2
  • Closest Army Painter option : Tundra Taupe (Army Painter) – ΔE 8.0

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.