Paint equivalent guide

Ijaaf #3 Hairanshoku (Grey Indigo) Equivalent

IJAAF #3 Hairanshoku (Grey Indigo) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest IJAAF #3 Hairanshoku (Grey Indigo) equivalent is Evergreen Fog (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.1).
For the IJAAF #3 Hairanshoku (Grey Indigo) equivalent Vallejo, Dark Sea Green (70.868) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.9).
The best IJAAF #3 Hairanshoku (Grey Indigo) Army Painter equivalent is Evergreen Fog (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.1).

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Top 4 closest equivalents

These 4 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
Evergreen FogArmy Painter
ΔE 4.1moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
Zima BlueGreen Stuff World
ΔE 4.7moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Dark ReaperCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 5.5moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
Dark Sea Green (70.868)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 5.9moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for IJAAF #3 Hairanshoku (Grey Indigo)?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to IJAAF #3 Hairanshoku (Grey Indigo) in the current local catalogue is Evergreen Fog from Army Painter (Delta-E 4.1).

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.

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Frequently asked questions

IJAAF #3 Hairanshoku (Grey Indigo) 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 Dark Sea Green (70.868) (Delta E 5.91).

Yes, IJAAF #3 Hairanshoku (Grey Indigo) 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.

IJAAF #3 Hairanshoku (Grey Indigo) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest IJAAF #3 Hairanshoku (Grey Indigo) equivalent is Evergreen Fog (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.1).
For the IJAAF #3 Hairanshoku (Grey Indigo) equivalent Vallejo, Dark Sea Green (70.868) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.9).
The best IJAAF #3 Hairanshoku (Grey Indigo) Army Painter equivalent is Evergreen Fog (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.1).

IJAAF #3 Hairanshoku (Grey Indigo) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest IJAAF #3 Hairanshoku (Grey Indigo) equivalent is Evergreen Fog (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.1. For a IJAAF #3 Hairanshoku (Grey Indigo) equivalent Vallejo match, Dark Sea Green (70.868) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.9 is the closest pick. The best IJAAF #3 Hairanshoku (Grey Indigo) Army Painter equivalent is Evergreen Fog (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.1.

IJAAF #3 Hairanshoku (Grey Indigo) Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Dark Sea Green (70.868) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.9.

IJAAF #3 Hairanshoku (Grey Indigo) Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Evergreen Fog (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.1.

IJAAF #3 Hairanshoku (Grey Indigo) equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, IJAAF #3 Hairanshoku (Grey Indigo) requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the teal range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Evergreen Fog (Army Painter) – ΔE 4.1
  • Closest Vallejo option : Dark Sea Green (70.868) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 5.9
  • Closest Army Painter option : Evergreen Fog (Army Painter) – ΔE 4.1

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.