Paint equivalent guide

Wolven Grey Green Stuff World basic paint equivalents (#808080)

Wolven Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Wolven Grey equivalent is Codex Grey (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 1.9).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Wolven Grey is London Grey (70.836) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.5).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Wolven Grey.

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Top 5 closest equivalents

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

1
Codex GreyCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 1.9slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
Boltgun MetalCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 3.1moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
DARK ALUMINUMAK Interactive
ΔE 3.8moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
DARK SEA GREYAK Interactive
ΔE 4.3moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
5
London Grey (70.836)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 4.5moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Wolven Grey?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Wolven 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

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Frequently asked questions

Wolven 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, Wolven 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.

Wolven Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Wolven Grey equivalent is Codex Grey (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 1.9).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Wolven Grey is London Grey (70.836) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.5).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Wolven Grey.

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

The closest Wolven Grey equivalent is Codex Grey (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 1.9. For Vallejo, the closest match to Wolven Grey is London Grey (70.836) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.5. No close Army Painter equivalent found for Wolven Grey.

Wolven Grey Vallejo equivalent

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

Wolven Grey Army Painter equivalent

No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Wolven Grey.

Wolven Grey equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Codex Grey (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 1.9
  • Closest Vallejo option : London Grey (70.836) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 4.5
  • Closest Army Painter option : no close Army Painter equivalent

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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