Cold Grey (72.050)
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Slate Grey Green Stuff World basic paint equivalents (#708090)
Slate Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Slate Grey equivalent is Cold Grey (72.050) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 4.9).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Slate Grey is Cold Grey (72.050) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 4.9).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Slate Grey is Uniform Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.7).
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Top 5 closest equivalents
These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
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Cold Grey (72.050)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 4.9moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection2
Blue Grey Pale (70.905)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 5.8moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection3
Wolf Grey (72.047)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 6.3significant colour distance -- test before committing4
Uniform GreyArmy Painter
ΔE 6.7significant colour distance -- test before committing5
StormfangCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 7.1significant colour distance -- test before committingBest equivalents by brand
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Direct answer
Which equivalent should you pick for Slate Grey?
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Slate Grey in the current local catalogue is Cold Grey (72.050) from Vallejo Game Color (Delta-E 4.93).
- Closest overall: Cold Grey (72.050) (Vallejo Game Color, Delta-E 4.93)
- Closest Vallejo: Cold Grey (72.050) (Delta-E 4.93)
- Closest Army Painter: Uniform Grey (Delta-E 6.67)
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:
- Coverage: reliable — check how many coats are needed for full opacity
- Thinning: controlled thinning — verify the right ratio for your technique
- Recommended primer: the primer already used in your recipe — keep the same surface preparation
- Test swatch: always test the substitute on a spare part first
- Recipe check: compare with the full wash and highlight sequence
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Frequently asked questions
Slate 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 Cold Grey (72.050) (Delta E 4.93).
Yes, Slate 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.
Slate Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Slate Grey equivalent is Cold Grey (72.050) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 4.9).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Slate Grey is Cold Grey (72.050) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 4.9).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Slate Grey is Uniform Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.7).
Slate Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Slate Grey equivalent is Cold Grey (72.050) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 4.9. For Vallejo, the closest match to Slate Grey is Cold Grey (72.050) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 4.9. For Army Painter, the closest match to Slate Grey is Uniform Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.7.
Slate Grey Vallejo equivalent
The closest Vallejo match is Cold Grey (72.050) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 4.9.
Slate Grey Army Painter equivalent
The best Army Painter option is Uniform Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.7.
Slate Grey equivalent and alternative: brand comparison
As a paint, Slate Grey requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the deep blue range.
Brand comparison
- Closest equivalent : Cold Grey (72.050) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 4.9
- Closest Vallejo option : Cold Grey (72.050) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 4.9
- Closest Army Painter option : Uniform Grey (Army Painter) – ΔE 6.7
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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