Gunmetal (3rd Gen)
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Gun Metal is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Gun Metal equivalent is Gunmetal (3rd Gen) (AK Interactive) (ΔE 3.6).
For the Gun Metal equivalent Vallejo, Gunmetal Grey (70.863) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 8.7).
The best Gun Metal Army Painter equivalent is Plate Mail Metal (Army Painter) (ΔE 9.4).
These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Gun Metal in the current local catalogue is Gunmetal (3rd Gen) from AK Interactive (Delta-E 3.61).
Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.
Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.
Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this metallic paint:
Gun Metal 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 Gunmetal Grey (70.863) (Delta E 8.65).
Yes, Gun Metal 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.
Gun Metal is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Gun Metal equivalent is Gunmetal (3rd Gen) (AK Interactive) (ΔE 3.6).
For the Gun Metal equivalent Vallejo, Gunmetal Grey (70.863) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 8.7).
The best Gun Metal Army Painter equivalent is Plate Mail Metal (Army Painter) (ΔE 9.4).
Gun Metal is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Gun Metal equivalent is Gunmetal (3rd Gen) (AK Interactive) with Delta E 3.6. For a Gun Metal equivalent Vallejo match, Gunmetal Grey (70.863) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 8.7 is the closest pick. The best Gun Metal Army Painter equivalent is Plate Mail Metal (Army Painter) with Delta E 9.4.
The closest Vallejo match is Gunmetal Grey (70.863) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 8.7.
The best Army Painter option is Plate Mail Metal (Army Painter) with Delta E 9.4.
As a paint with metallic pigments, Gun Metal reflects light differently than standard colours. The colour sits in the neutral grey range.
Metallic paints use metal flakes that vary by brand. Gun Metal has a specific particle size.
The primer choice affects how Gun Metal reads. Over black the metallic appears deeper and richer.
Gun Metal is a true metallic — the flakes do the work of simulating reflections.
Edge highlights on Gun Metal must contrast with the metallic base.
Metallic paints can tarnish over time. Gun Metal may need a varnish seal.
A metallic paint substitute only becomes trustworthy once it survives the same primer, wash, and varnish 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.