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Brigade Grey Army Painter warpaint fanatic paint equivalents (#D5D5D7)

Brigade Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Brigade Grey equivalent is ALUMINUM (AK Interactive) (ΔE 3.4).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Brigade Grey is Light Grey (70.990) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.4).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Brigade 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
Wrack WhiteCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 2.2slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
Light Grey (70.990)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 3.4moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
ALUMINUMAK Interactive
ΔE 3.4moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
SILVERAK Interactive
ΔE 4.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
5
Ghostly GreyCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 4.5moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Brigade Grey?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Brigade Grey in the current local catalogue is Wrack White from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 2.21).

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

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Frequently asked questions

Brigade Grey is a paint from Army Painter. 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 Grey (70.990) (Delta E 3.35).

Yes, Brigade Grey is currently part of the Army Painter 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.

Brigade Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Brigade Grey equivalent is ALUMINUM (AK Interactive) (ΔE 3.4).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Brigade Grey is Light Grey (70.990) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.4).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Brigade Grey.

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

The closest Brigade Grey equivalent is ALUMINUM (AK Interactive) with Delta E 3.4. For Vallejo, the closest match to Brigade Grey is Light Grey (70.990) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.4. No close Army Painter equivalent found for Brigade Grey.

Brigade Grey Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Light Grey (70.990) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.4.

Brigade Grey Army Painter equivalent

No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Brigade Grey.

Brigade Grey equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : ALUMINUM (AK Interactive) – ΔE 3.4
  • Closest Vallejo option : Light Grey (70.990) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 3.4
  • 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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