Paint equivalent guide

Pale Grey Equivalent

PALE GREY is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest PALE GREY equivalent is Soulblight Grey (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 2.4).
For the PALE GREY equivalent Vallejo, Stonewall Grey (72.049) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 5.3).
The best PALE GREY Army Painter equivalent is Company Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.6).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
Soulblight GreyCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 2.4slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
Fortress GreyCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 3.8moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Grey SeerCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 4.1moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
Mithril SilverCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 4.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
5
Company GreyArmy Painter
ΔE 4.6moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for PALE GREY?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to PALE GREY in the current local catalogue is Soulblight Grey from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 2.41).

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

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Frequently asked questions

PALE 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 Stonewall Grey (72.049) (Delta E 5.26).

Yes, PALE 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.

PALE GREY is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest PALE GREY equivalent is Soulblight Grey (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 2.4).
For the PALE GREY equivalent Vallejo, Stonewall Grey (72.049) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 5.3).
The best PALE GREY Army Painter equivalent is Company Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.6).

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

The closest PALE GREY equivalent is Soulblight Grey (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 2.4. For a PALE GREY equivalent Vallejo match, Stonewall Grey (72.049) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 5.3 is the closest pick. The best PALE GREY Army Painter equivalent is Company Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.6.

PALE GREY Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Stonewall Grey (72.049) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 5.3.

PALE GREY Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Company Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.6.

PALE GREY equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, PALE GREY requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the neutral grey range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Soulblight Grey (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 2.4
  • Closest Vallejo option : Stonewall Grey (72.049) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 5.3
  • Closest Army Painter option : Company Grey (Army Painter) – ΔE 4.6

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.