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Schwarzgrau – Black Grey AK Interactive lacquer paint equivalents (#2A2E30)
Schwarzgrau – Black Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Schwarzgrau – Black Grey equivalent is the strongest substitute listed on this page.
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Schwarzgrau – Black Grey.
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Schwarzgrau – Black Grey.
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Direct answer
Which equivalent should you pick for Schwarzgrau – Black Grey?
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Schwarzgrau – Black Grey in the current local catalogue is Ironclad Grey from Army Painter (Delta-E 2.41).
- Closest overall: Ironclad Grey (Army Painter, Delta-E 2.41)
- Closest Vallejo: Black Grey (70.862) (Delta-E 5.38)
- Closest Army Painter: Ironclad Grey (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
Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this base paint:
- Coverage: reliable — check how many coats are needed for full opacity
- Thinning: controlled thinning — verify the right ratio for your technique
- Recommended primer: the primer already used in your recipe — keep the same surface preparation
- Test swatch: always test the substitute on a spare part first
- Recipe check: compare with the full wash and highlight sequence
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Frequently asked questions
Schwarzgrau – Black 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, Schwarzgrau – Black 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.
Schwarzgrau – Black Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Schwarzgrau – Black Grey equivalent is the strongest substitute listed on this page.
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Schwarzgrau – Black Grey.
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Schwarzgrau – Black Grey.
Schwarzgrau – Black Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Schwarzgrau – Black Grey equivalent is the strongest substitute listed on this page. No close Vallejo equivalent found for Schwarzgrau – Black Grey. No close Army Painter equivalent found for Schwarzgrau – Black Grey.
Schwarzgrau – Black Grey Vallejo equivalent
No Vallejo equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Schwarzgrau – Black Grey.
Schwarzgrau – Black Grey Army Painter equivalent
No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Schwarzgrau – Black Grey.
Schwarzgrau – Black Grey equivalent and alternative: brand comparison
As a paint, Schwarzgrau – Black Grey requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the near-black range.
Brand comparison
- Closest equivalent : the strongest substitute listed on this page
- 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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