German Grey (70.995)
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OXFORD is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest OXFORD equivalent is German Grey (70.995) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.0).
For the OXFORD equivalent Vallejo, German Grey (70.995) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.0).
The best OXFORD Army Painter equivalent is Deep Ocean Blue (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.8).
These 3 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
The closest cross-brand equivalent to OXFORD in the current local catalogue is German Grey (70.995) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 2.99).
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:
OXFORD 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 German Grey (70.995) (Delta E 2.99).
Yes, OXFORD 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.
OXFORD is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest OXFORD equivalent is German Grey (70.995) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.0).
For the OXFORD equivalent Vallejo, German Grey (70.995) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.0).
The best OXFORD Army Painter equivalent is Deep Ocean Blue (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.8).
OXFORD is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest OXFORD equivalent is German Grey (70.995) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.0. For a OXFORD equivalent Vallejo match, German Grey (70.995) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.0 is the closest pick. The best OXFORD Army Painter equivalent is Deep Ocean Blue (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.8.
The closest Vallejo match is German Grey (70.995) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.0.
The best Army Painter option is Deep Ocean Blue (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.8.
As a paint, OXFORD requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the deep blue 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.