Paint equivalent guide

Lichtgrau – Light Grey Equivalent

Lichtgrau – Light Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Lichtgrau – Light Grey equivalent is Light Grey (70.990) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.4).
For the Lichtgrau – Light Grey equivalent Vallejo, Light Grey (70.990) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.4).
The best Lichtgrau – Light Grey Army Painter equivalent is Company Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.8).

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Lichtgrau – Light Grey?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Lichtgrau – Light Grey in the current local catalogue is Light Grey (70.990) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 5.39).

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

Lichtgrau – Light 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 Light Grey (70.990) (Delta E 5.39).

Yes, Lichtgrau – Light 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.

Lichtgrau – Light Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Lichtgrau – Light Grey equivalent is Light Grey (70.990) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.4).
For the Lichtgrau – Light Grey equivalent Vallejo, Light Grey (70.990) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.4).
The best Lichtgrau – Light Grey Army Painter equivalent is Company Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.8).

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

The closest Lichtgrau – Light Grey equivalent is Light Grey (70.990) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.4. For a Lichtgrau – Light Grey equivalent Vallejo match, Light Grey (70.990) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.4 is the closest pick. The best Lichtgrau – Light Grey Army Painter equivalent is Company Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.8.

Lichtgrau – Light Grey Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Light Grey (70.990) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.4.

Lichtgrau – Light Grey Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Company Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.8.

Lichtgrau – Light Grey equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Lichtgrau – Light Grey requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the neutral grey range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Light Grey (70.990) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 5.4
  • Closest Vallejo option : Light Grey (70.990) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 5.4
  • Closest Army Painter option : Company Grey (Army Painter) – ΔE 6.8

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.