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IJN J3 Hai-Iro (Grey) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest IJN J3 Hai-Iro (Grey) equivalent is Deepkin Flesh (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 1.8).
For the IJN J3 Hai-Iro (Grey) equivalent Vallejo, Silver Grey (70.883) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 11.2).
The best IJN J3 Hai-Iro (Grey) Army Painter equivalent is Grotesque Green (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.0).
These 3 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
The closest cross-brand equivalent to IJN J3 Hai-Iro (Grey) in the current local catalogue is Deepkin Flesh from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 1.82).
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:
IJN J3 Hai-Iro (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 Silver Grey (70.883) (Delta E 11.17).
Yes, IJN J3 Hai-Iro (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.
IJN J3 Hai-Iro (Grey) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest IJN J3 Hai-Iro (Grey) equivalent is Deepkin Flesh (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 1.8).
For the IJN J3 Hai-Iro (Grey) equivalent Vallejo, Silver Grey (70.883) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 11.2).
The best IJN J3 Hai-Iro (Grey) Army Painter equivalent is Grotesque Green (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.0).
IJN J3 Hai-Iro (Grey) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest IJN J3 Hai-Iro (Grey) equivalent is Deepkin Flesh (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 1.8. For a IJN J3 Hai-Iro (Grey) equivalent Vallejo match, Silver Grey (70.883) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 11.2 is the closest pick. The best IJN J3 Hai-Iro (Grey) Army Painter equivalent is Grotesque Green (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.0.
The closest Vallejo match is Silver Grey (70.883) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 11.2.
The best Army Painter option is Grotesque Green (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.0.
As a paint, IJN J3 Hai-Iro (Grey) requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the neutral grey 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.