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MEDIUM SEA GREY is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest MEDIUM SEA GREY equivalent is Rakarth Flesh (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 5.4).
For the MEDIUM SEA GREY equivalent Vallejo, Middle Stone (70.882) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.9).
The best MEDIUM SEA GREY Army Painter equivalent is Tomb King Tan (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.5).
The closest cross-brand equivalent to MEDIUM SEA GREY in the current local catalogue is Rakarth Flesh from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 5.37).
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:
MEDIUM SEA 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 Middle Stone (70.882) (Delta E 5.91).
Yes, MEDIUM SEA 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.
MEDIUM SEA GREY is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest MEDIUM SEA GREY equivalent is Rakarth Flesh (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 5.4).
For the MEDIUM SEA GREY equivalent Vallejo, Middle Stone (70.882) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.9).
The best MEDIUM SEA GREY Army Painter equivalent is Tomb King Tan (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.5).
MEDIUM SEA GREY is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest MEDIUM SEA GREY equivalent is Rakarth Flesh (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 5.4. For a MEDIUM SEA GREY equivalent Vallejo match, Middle Stone (70.882) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.9 is the closest pick. The best MEDIUM SEA GREY Army Painter equivalent is Tomb King Tan (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.5.
The closest Vallejo match is Middle Stone (70.882) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.9.
The best Army Painter option is Tomb King Tan (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.5.
As a paint, MEDIUM SEA GREY requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm yellow 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.