Paint equivalent guide

Raf Dark Slate Grey Equivalent

RAF Dark Slate Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest RAF Dark Slate Grey equivalent is SC-46 Field Gray (Scale75) (ΔE 4.4).
For the RAF Dark Slate Grey equivalent Vallejo, Dark Sea Green (70.868) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.0).
The best RAF Dark Slate Grey Army Painter equivalent is Tundra Taupe (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.0).

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for RAF Dark Slate Grey?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to RAF Dark Slate Grey in the current local catalogue is SC-46 Field Gray from Scale75 (Delta-E 4.44).

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

RAF Dark Slate 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 Dark Sea Green (70.868) (Delta E 5.99).

Yes, RAF Dark Slate 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 Slate Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest RAF Dark Slate Grey equivalent is SC-46 Field Gray (Scale75) (ΔE 4.4).
For the RAF Dark Slate Grey equivalent Vallejo, Dark Sea Green (70.868) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.0).
The best RAF Dark Slate Grey Army Painter equivalent is Tundra Taupe (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.0).

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

The closest RAF Dark Slate Grey equivalent is SC-46 Field Gray (Scale75) with Delta E 4.4. For a RAF Dark Slate Grey equivalent Vallejo match, Dark Sea Green (70.868) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.0 is the closest pick. The best RAF Dark Slate Grey Army Painter equivalent is Tundra Taupe (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.0.

RAF Dark Slate Grey Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Dark Sea Green (70.868) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.0.

RAF Dark Slate Grey Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Tundra Taupe (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.0.

RAF Dark Slate Grey equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, RAF Dark Slate Grey requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the deep green range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : SC-46 Field Gray (Scale75) – ΔE 4.4
  • Closest Vallejo option : Dark Sea Green (70.868) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 6.0
  • Closest Army Painter option : Tundra Taupe (Army Painter) – ΔE 6.0

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.