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Grey Castle Army Painter warpaint fanatic paint equivalents (#9C9992)

Grey Castle is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Grey Castle equivalent is Rakarth Flesh (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 2.4).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Grey Castle is Silver Grey (70.883) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.7).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Grey Castle.

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Top 5 closest equivalents

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

1
Rakarth FleshCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 2.4slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
Silver Grey (70.883)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 2.7slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
3
Administratum GreyCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 3.8moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
SC-03 GraphiteScale75
ΔE 3.9moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
5
Neutral Grey (70.992)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 4.8moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Grey Castle?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Grey Castle in the current local catalogue is Rakarth Flesh from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 2.41).

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

Grey Castle 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 2.67).

Yes, Grey Castle 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.

Grey Castle is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Grey Castle equivalent is Rakarth Flesh (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 2.4).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Grey Castle is Silver Grey (70.883) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.7).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Grey Castle.

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

The closest Grey Castle equivalent is Rakarth Flesh (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 2.4. For Vallejo, the closest match to Grey Castle is Silver Grey (70.883) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.7. No close Army Painter equivalent found for Grey Castle.

Grey Castle Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Silver Grey (70.883) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.7.

Grey Castle Army Painter equivalent

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

Grey Castle equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Rakarth Flesh (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 2.4
  • Closest Vallejo option : Silver Grey (70.883) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 2.7
  • 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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