Paint equivalent guide

White Grey Equivalent

White Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest White Grey equivalent is Brainmatter Beige (Army Painter) (ΔE 1.2).
For the White Grey equivalent Vallejo, Off-White (70.820) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 1.5).
The best White Grey Army Painter equivalent is Brainmatter Beige (Army Painter) (ΔE 1.2).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

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

1
Brainmatter BeigeArmy Painter
ΔE 1.2slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
Off-White (70.820)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 1.5slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
3
Pale SandArmy Painter
ΔE 2.1slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
4
SC-09 White SandsScale75
ΔE 2.4slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
5
NacarScale75
ΔE 2.9slight colour difference, well within acceptable range

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for White Grey?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to White Grey in the current local catalogue is Brainmatter Beige from Army Painter (Delta-E 1.18).

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

White 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 Off-White (70.820) (Delta E 1.47).

Yes, White 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.

White Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest White Grey equivalent is Brainmatter Beige (Army Painter) (ΔE 1.2).
For the White Grey equivalent Vallejo, Off-White (70.820) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 1.5).
The best White Grey Army Painter equivalent is Brainmatter Beige (Army Painter) (ΔE 1.2).

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

The closest White Grey equivalent is Brainmatter Beige (Army Painter) with Delta E 1.2. For a White Grey equivalent Vallejo match, Off-White (70.820) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 1.5 is the closest pick. The best White Grey Army Painter equivalent is Brainmatter Beige (Army Painter) with Delta E 1.2.

White Grey Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Off-White (70.820) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 1.5.

White Grey Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Brainmatter Beige (Army Painter) with Delta E 1.2.

White Grey equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, White Grey requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the neutral grey range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Brainmatter Beige (Army Painter) – ΔE 1.2
  • Closest Vallejo option : Off-White (70.820) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 1.5
  • Closest Army Painter option : Brainmatter Beige (Army Painter) – ΔE 1.2

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.