Paint equivalent guide

Raf Middle Stone Equivalent

RAF Middle Stone is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest RAF Middle Stone equivalent is Tau Light Ochre (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 4.0).
For the RAF Middle Stone equivalent Vallejo, Light Brown (70.929) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.5).
The best RAF Middle Stone Army Painter equivalent is Demigod Flames (Army Painter) (ΔE 7.8).

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Top 3 closest equivalents

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

1
Tau Light OchreCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 4.0moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
Tausept OchreCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 4.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Gehenna GoldCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 6.4significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for RAF Middle Stone?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to RAF Middle Stone in the current local catalogue is Tau Light Ochre from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 4.03).

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 Middle Stone 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 Light Brown (70.929) (Delta E 6.55).

Yes, RAF Middle Stone 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 Middle Stone is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest RAF Middle Stone equivalent is Tau Light Ochre (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 4.0).
For the RAF Middle Stone equivalent Vallejo, Light Brown (70.929) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.5).
The best RAF Middle Stone Army Painter equivalent is Demigod Flames (Army Painter) (ΔE 7.8).

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

The closest RAF Middle Stone equivalent is Tau Light Ochre (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 4.0. For a RAF Middle Stone equivalent Vallejo match, Light Brown (70.929) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.5 is the closest pick. The best RAF Middle Stone Army Painter equivalent is Demigod Flames (Army Painter) with Delta E 7.8.

RAF Middle Stone Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Light Brown (70.929) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.5.

RAF Middle Stone Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Demigod Flames (Army Painter) with Delta E 7.8.

RAF Middle Stone equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, RAF Middle Stone requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm orange range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Tau Light Ochre (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 4.0
  • Closest Vallejo option : Light Brown (70.929) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 6.5
  • Closest Army Painter option : Demigod Flames (Army Painter) – ΔE 7.8

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.