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WWI French Artillery Grey AK Interactive acrylic paint equivalents (#485365)
WWI French Artillery Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest WWI French Artillery Grey equivalent is Adeptus Battlegrey (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 4.7).
For Vallejo, the closest match to WWI French Artillery Grey is Sombre Grey (72.048) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 4.8).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for WWI French Artillery 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
Stormwolf Blue 2Warhammer
ΔE 3.9moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection2
Sombre Grey (72.048)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 4.8moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection3
Dark Blue Grey (70.867)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 5.1moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection4
Dark Blue Grey (70.904)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 5.1moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection5
SC-57 Petroleum GreyScale75
ΔE 5.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspectionBest equivalents by brand
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Direct answer
Which equivalent should you pick for WWI French Artillery Grey?
The closest cross-brand equivalent to WWI French Artillery Grey in the current local catalogue is Stormwolf Blue 2 from Warhammer (Delta-E 3.85).
- Closest overall: Stormwolf Blue 2 (Warhammer, Delta-E 3.85)
- Closest Vallejo: Sombre Grey (72.048) (Delta-E 4.78)
- Closest Army Painter: Night Sky (Delta-E 5.2)
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
WWI French Artillery 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 Sombre Grey (72.048) (Delta E 4.78).
Yes, WWI French Artillery 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.
WWI French Artillery Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest WWI French Artillery Grey equivalent is Adeptus Battlegrey (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 4.7).
For Vallejo, the closest match to WWI French Artillery Grey is Sombre Grey (72.048) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 4.8).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for WWI French Artillery Grey.
WWI French Artillery Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest WWI French Artillery Grey equivalent is Adeptus Battlegrey (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 4.7. For Vallejo, the closest match to WWI French Artillery Grey is Sombre Grey (72.048) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 4.8. No close Army Painter equivalent found for WWI French Artillery Grey.
WWI French Artillery Grey Vallejo equivalent
The closest Vallejo match is Sombre Grey (72.048) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 4.8.
WWI French Artillery Grey Army Painter equivalent
No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for WWI French Artillery Grey.
WWI French Artillery Grey equivalent and alternative: brand comparison
As a paint, WWI French Artillery Grey requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the deep blue range.
Brand comparison
- Closest equivalent : Adeptus Battlegrey (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 4.7
- Closest Vallejo option : Sombre Grey (72.048) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 4.8
- 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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