Paint equivalent guide

Gargoyle Grey Equivalent

Gargoyle Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Gargoyle Grey equivalent is Dheneb Stone (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 3.7).
For the Gargoyle Grey equivalent Vallejo, Silver Grey (70.883) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.8).
The best Gargoyle Grey Army Painter equivalent is Great Hall Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.9).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

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

1
Dheneb StoneCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 3.7moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
OILY STEELAK Interactive
ΔE 4.1moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Seidengrau – Silk GreyAK Interactive
ΔE 4.6moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
Iron Hands SteelCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 5.1moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
5
WARM GREYAK Interactive
ΔE 5.1moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Gargoyle Grey?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Gargoyle Grey in the current local catalogue is Dheneb Stone from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 3.72).

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

Gargoyle 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 Silver Grey (70.883) (Delta E 5.77).

Yes, Gargoyle 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.

Gargoyle Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Gargoyle Grey equivalent is Dheneb Stone (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 3.7).
For the Gargoyle Grey equivalent Vallejo, Silver Grey (70.883) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.8).
The best Gargoyle Grey Army Painter equivalent is Great Hall Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.9).

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

The closest Gargoyle Grey equivalent is Dheneb Stone (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 3.7. For a Gargoyle Grey equivalent Vallejo match, Silver Grey (70.883) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.8 is the closest pick. The best Gargoyle Grey Army Painter equivalent is Great Hall Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.9.

Gargoyle Grey Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Silver Grey (70.883) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.8.

Gargoyle Grey Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Great Hall Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.9.

Gargoyle Grey equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Dheneb Stone (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 3.7
  • Closest Vallejo option : Silver Grey (70.883) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 5.8
  • Closest Army Painter option : Great Hall Grey (Army Painter) – ΔE 4.9

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.