Paint equivalent guide

RAF Medium Sea Grey AK Interactive lacquer paint equivalents (#6D8B91)

RAF Medium Sea Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest RAF Medium Sea Grey equivalent is SC-63 Medium Grey (Scale75) (ΔE 12.3).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for RAF Medium Sea Grey.
No close Army Painter equivalent found for RAF Medium Sea Grey.

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Top 5 closest equivalents

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

1
SC-63 Medium GreyScale75
ΔE 12.3significant colour distance -- test before committing
2
Warpaints RetarderArmy Painter
ΔE 27.5significant colour distance -- test before committing
3
Wash MediumArmy Painter
ΔE 27.5significant colour distance -- test before committing
4
Warpaints StabilizerArmy Painter
ΔE 29.0significant colour distance -- test before committing
5
German Camouflage Medium Brown (70.826)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 30.7significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for RAF Medium Sea Grey?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to RAF Medium Sea Grey in the current local catalogue is SC-63 Medium Grey from Scale75 (Delta-E 12.33).

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

Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this base paint:

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Frequently asked questions

RAF 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.

No reliable Vallejo match appears in the current top equivalents.

Yes, RAF 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.

RAF Medium Sea Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest RAF Medium Sea Grey equivalent is SC-63 Medium Grey (Scale75) (ΔE 12.3).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for RAF Medium Sea Grey.
No close Army Painter equivalent found for RAF Medium Sea Grey.

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

The closest RAF Medium Sea Grey equivalent is SC-63 Medium Grey (Scale75) with Delta E 12.3. No close Vallejo equivalent found for RAF Medium Sea Grey. No close Army Painter equivalent found for RAF Medium Sea Grey.

RAF Medium Sea Grey Vallejo equivalent

No Vallejo equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for RAF Medium Sea Grey.

RAF Medium Sea Grey Army Painter equivalent

No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for RAF Medium Sea Grey.

RAF Medium Sea Grey equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, RAF Medium Sea Grey requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the teal range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : SC-63 Medium Grey (Scale75) – ΔE 12.3
  • Closest Vallejo option : no close Vallejo equivalent
  • Closest Army Painter option : no close Army Painter equivalent

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.

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