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IJN J3 Hai-Iro (Grey) AK Interactive lacquer paint equivalents (#AFBDA7)

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 the strongest substitute listed on this page.
No close Vallejo equivalent found for IJN J3 Hai-Iro (Grey).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for IJN J3 Hai-Iro (Grey).

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for IJN J3 Hai-Iro (Grey)?

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).

  • Closest overall: Deepkin Flesh (Citadel (Games Workshop), Delta-E 1.82)
  • Closest Vallejo: Silver Grey (70.883) (Delta-E 11.17)
  • Closest Army Painter: Grotesque Green (Delta-E 5.01)

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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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
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Frequently asked questions

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.

No reliable Vallejo match appears in the current top equivalents.

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 the strongest substitute listed on this page.
No close Vallejo equivalent found for IJN J3 Hai-Iro (Grey).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for IJN J3 Hai-Iro (Grey).

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 the strongest substitute listed on this page. No close Vallejo equivalent found for IJN J3 Hai-Iro (Grey). No close Army Painter equivalent found for IJN J3 Hai-Iro (Grey).

IJN J3 Hai-Iro (Grey) Vallejo equivalent

No Vallejo equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for IJN J3 Hai-Iro (Grey).

IJN J3 Hai-Iro (Grey) Army Painter equivalent

No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for IJN J3 Hai-Iro (Grey).

IJN J3 Hai-Iro (Grey) equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : the strongest substitute listed on this page
  • Closest Vallejo option : no close Vallejo equivalent
  • Closest Army Painter option : no close Army Painter equivalent

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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