Paint equivalent guide

Wolf Grey Equivalent

Wolf Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Wolf Grey equivalent is Hoeth Blue (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 1.9).
For the Wolf Grey equivalent Vallejo, French Mirage Blue (70.900) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.4).
The best Wolf Grey Army Painter equivalent is Alpha Blue (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.2).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

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

1
Hoeth BlueCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 1.9slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
StormfangCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 2.8slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
3
Teclis BlueCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 4.3moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
French Mirage Blue (70.900)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 5.4moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
5
SC-06 Bering BlueScale75
ΔE 5.4moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Wolf Grey?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Wolf Grey in the current local catalogue is Hoeth Blue from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 1.93).

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

Wolf 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 French Mirage Blue (70.900) (Delta E 5.38).

Yes, Wolf 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.

Wolf Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Wolf Grey equivalent is Hoeth Blue (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 1.9).
For the Wolf Grey equivalent Vallejo, French Mirage Blue (70.900) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.4).
The best Wolf Grey Army Painter equivalent is Alpha Blue (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.2).

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

The closest Wolf Grey equivalent is Hoeth Blue (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 1.9. For a Wolf Grey equivalent Vallejo match, French Mirage Blue (70.900) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.4 is the closest pick. The best Wolf Grey Army Painter equivalent is Alpha Blue (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.2.

Wolf Grey Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is French Mirage Blue (70.900) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.4.

Wolf Grey Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Alpha Blue (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.2.

Wolf Grey equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Wolf Grey requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the deep blue range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Hoeth Blue (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 1.9
  • Closest Vallejo option : French Mirage Blue (70.900) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 5.4
  • Closest Army Painter option : Alpha Blue (Army Painter) – ΔE 6.2

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.