Paint equivalent guide

Light Dust Equivalent

Light Dust is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Light Dust equivalent is Ancient Stone (Army Painter) (ΔE 1.4).
For the Light Dust equivalent Vallejo, Bone White (72.034) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 4.8).
The best Light Dust Army Painter equivalent is Ancient Stone (Army Painter) (ΔE 1.4).

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Light Dust?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Light Dust in the current local catalogue is Ancient Stone from Army Painter (Delta-E 1.39).

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.

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

Light Dust 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 Bone White (72.034) (Delta E 4.80).

Yes, Light Dust 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.

Light Dust is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Light Dust equivalent is Ancient Stone (Army Painter) (ΔE 1.4).
For the Light Dust equivalent Vallejo, Bone White (72.034) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 4.8).
The best Light Dust Army Painter equivalent is Ancient Stone (Army Painter) (ΔE 1.4).

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

The closest Light Dust equivalent is Ancient Stone (Army Painter) with Delta E 1.4. For a Light Dust equivalent Vallejo match, Bone White (72.034) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 4.8 is the closest pick. The best Light Dust Army Painter equivalent is Ancient Stone (Army Painter) with Delta E 1.4.

Light Dust Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Bone White (72.034) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 4.8.

Light Dust Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Ancient Stone (Army Painter) with Delta E 1.4.

Light Dust equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Light Dust requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm yellow range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Ancient Stone (Army Painter) – ΔE 1.4
  • Closest Vallejo option : Bone White (72.034) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 4.8
  • Closest Army Painter option : Ancient Stone (Army Painter) – ΔE 1.4

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.