Paint equivalent guide

Raf Dark Camouflage Grey Equivalent

RAF Dark Camouflage Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest RAF Dark Camouflage Grey equivalent is Codex Grey (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 2.6).
For the RAF Dark Camouflage Grey equivalent Vallejo, London Grey (70.836) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.3).
The best RAF Dark Camouflage Grey Army Painter equivalent is Ash Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.4).

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Top 3 closest equivalents

These 3 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
Codex GreyCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 2.6slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
Wolven GreyGreen Stuff World
ΔE 3.6moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Deck GreyGreen Stuff World
ΔE 3.6moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for RAF Dark Camouflage Grey?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to RAF Dark Camouflage Grey in the current local catalogue is Codex Grey from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 2.56).

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

RAF Dark Camouflage 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 London Grey (70.836) (Delta E 5.30).

Yes, RAF Dark Camouflage 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.

RAF Dark Camouflage Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest RAF Dark Camouflage Grey equivalent is Codex Grey (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 2.6).
For the RAF Dark Camouflage Grey equivalent Vallejo, London Grey (70.836) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.3).
The best RAF Dark Camouflage Grey Army Painter equivalent is Ash Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.4).

RAF Dark Camouflage Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest RAF Dark Camouflage Grey equivalent is Codex Grey (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 2.6. For a RAF Dark Camouflage Grey equivalent Vallejo match, London Grey (70.836) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.3 is the closest pick. The best RAF Dark Camouflage Grey Army Painter equivalent is Ash Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.4.

RAF Dark Camouflage Grey Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is London Grey (70.836) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.3.

RAF Dark Camouflage Grey Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Ash Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.4.

RAF Dark Camouflage Grey equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, RAF Dark Camouflage Grey requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the neutral grey range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Codex Grey (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 2.6
  • Closest Vallejo option : London Grey (70.836) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 5.3
  • Closest Army Painter option : Ash Grey (Army Painter) – ΔE 5.4

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.