Paint equivalent guide

Warm Grey Equivalent

WARM GREY is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest WARM GREY equivalent is Skeleton Bone (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.9).
For the WARM GREY equivalent Vallejo, Dead Flesh (72.035) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 5.8).
The best WARM GREY Army Painter equivalent is Skeleton Bone (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.9).

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Top 4 closest equivalents

These 4 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
Skeleton BoneArmy Painter
ΔE 3.9moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
Komodo KhakiGreen Stuff World
ΔE 4.0moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Gengis KhakiGreen Stuff World
ΔE 4.0moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
Tomb King TanArmy Painter
ΔE 4.8moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for WARM GREY?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to WARM GREY in the current local catalogue is Skeleton Bone from Army Painter (Delta-E 3.93).

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

WARM 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 Dead Flesh (72.035) (Delta E 5.84).

Yes, WARM 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.

WARM GREY is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest WARM GREY equivalent is Skeleton Bone (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.9).
For the WARM GREY equivalent Vallejo, Dead Flesh (72.035) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 5.8).
The best WARM GREY Army Painter equivalent is Skeleton Bone (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.9).

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

The closest WARM GREY equivalent is Skeleton Bone (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.9. For a WARM GREY equivalent Vallejo match, Dead Flesh (72.035) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 5.8 is the closest pick. The best WARM GREY Army Painter equivalent is Skeleton Bone (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.9.

WARM GREY Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Dead Flesh (72.035) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 5.8.

WARM GREY Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Skeleton Bone (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.9.

WARM GREY equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Skeleton Bone (Army Painter) – ΔE 3.9
  • Closest Vallejo option : Dead Flesh (72.035) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 5.8
  • Closest Army Painter option : Skeleton Bone (Army Painter) – ΔE 3.9

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.