Paint equivalent guide

Worn Stone Equivalent

Worn Stone is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Worn Stone equivalent is DECK TAN (AK Interactive) (ΔE 2.1).
For the Worn Stone equivalent Vallejo, Light Grey (70.990) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 7.4).
The best Worn Stone Army Painter equivalent is Hazardous Smog (Army Painter) (ΔE 0.8).

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Top 4 closest equivalents

These 4 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
DECK TANAK Interactive
ΔE 2.1slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
SC-48 Menphian WhiteScale75
ΔE 4.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Pallid Wych FleshCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 4.5moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
Typhon AshCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 5.1moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Worn Stone?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Worn Stone in the current local catalogue is DECK TAN from AK Interactive (Delta-E 2.07).

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

Worn Stone 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 7.41).

Yes, Worn Stone 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.

Worn Stone is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Worn Stone equivalent is DECK TAN (AK Interactive) (ΔE 2.1).
For the Worn Stone equivalent Vallejo, Light Grey (70.990) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 7.4).
The best Worn Stone Army Painter equivalent is Hazardous Smog (Army Painter) (ΔE 0.8).

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

The closest Worn Stone equivalent is DECK TAN (AK Interactive) with Delta E 2.1. For a Worn Stone equivalent Vallejo match, Light Grey (70.990) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 7.4 is the closest pick. The best Worn Stone Army Painter equivalent is Hazardous Smog (Army Painter) with Delta E 0.8.

Worn Stone Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Light Grey (70.990) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 7.4.

Worn Stone Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Hazardous Smog (Army Painter) with Delta E 0.8.

Worn Stone equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : DECK TAN (AK Interactive) – ΔE 2.1
  • Closest Vallejo option : Light Grey (70.990) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 7.4
  • Closest Army Painter option : Hazardous Smog (Army Painter) – ΔE 0.8

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.