Paint equivalent guide

Moonstone Grey Green Stuff World basic paint equivalents (#3AAFA9)

Moonstone Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Moonstone Grey equivalent is Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 1.4).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Moonstone Grey is Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 1.4).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Moonstone Grey is Turquoise Siren (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.5).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

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

1
Verdigris (72.096)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 1.4slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
Turquoise SirenArmy Painter
ΔE 4.5moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Aqua AlchemyArmy Painter
ΔE 7.1significant colour distance -- test before committing
4
Hydra Turquoise (72.025)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 7.4significant colour distance -- test before committing
5
Hawk Turquoise (72.024)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 7.4significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Moonstone Grey?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Moonstone Grey in the current local catalogue is Verdigris (72.096) from Vallejo Game Color (Delta-E 1.39).

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

Moonstone 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 Verdigris (72.096) (Delta E 1.39).

Yes, Moonstone 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.

Moonstone Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Moonstone Grey equivalent is Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 1.4).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Moonstone Grey is Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 1.4).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Moonstone Grey is Turquoise Siren (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.5).

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

The closest Moonstone Grey equivalent is Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 1.4. For Vallejo, the closest match to Moonstone Grey is Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 1.4. For Army Painter, the closest match to Moonstone Grey is Turquoise Siren (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.5.

Moonstone Grey Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 1.4.

Moonstone Grey Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Turquoise Siren (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.5.

Moonstone Grey equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 1.4
  • Closest Vallejo option : Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 1.4
  • Closest Army Painter option : Turquoise Siren (Army Painter) – ΔE 4.5

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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