Paint equivalent guide

Deck Grey Equivalent

Deck Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Deck Grey equivalent is Have Glass Grey (AK Interactive) (ΔE 1.8).
For the Deck Grey equivalent Vallejo, London Grey (70.836) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.5).
The best Deck Grey Army Painter equivalent is Ash Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.3).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

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

1
Have Glass GreyAK Interactive
ΔE 1.8slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
Codex GreyCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 1.9slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
3
Leadbelcher SprayCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 2.2slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
4
Boltgun MetalCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 3.1moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
5
RAF Dark Camouflage GreyAK Interactive
ΔE 3.6moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Deck Grey?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Deck Grey in the current local catalogue is Have Glass Grey from AK Interactive (Delta-E 1.75).

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

Deck Grey is a paint from Green Stuff World. 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 London Grey (70.836) (Delta E 4.47).

Yes, Deck Grey is currently part of the Green Stuff World 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.

Deck Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Deck Grey equivalent is Have Glass Grey (AK Interactive) (ΔE 1.8).
For the Deck Grey equivalent Vallejo, London Grey (70.836) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.5).
The best Deck Grey Army Painter equivalent is Ash Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.3).

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

The closest Deck Grey equivalent is Have Glass Grey (AK Interactive) with Delta E 1.8. For a Deck Grey equivalent Vallejo match, London Grey (70.836) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.5 is the closest pick. The best Deck Grey Army Painter equivalent is Ash Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.3.

Deck Grey Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is London Grey (70.836) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.5.

Deck Grey Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Ash Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.3.

Deck Grey equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Have Glass Grey (AK Interactive) – ΔE 1.8
  • Closest Vallejo option : London Grey (70.836) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 4.5
  • Closest Army Painter option : Ash Grey (Army Painter) – ΔE 6.3

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.